§ Mr. PatersonTo ask the President of the Board of Trade how many(a) tobacconist shops and (b) public houses will be affected by the Competition Bill. [163541
§ Mr. Nigel GriffithsAgreements which fulfil the criteria for exemption under European block exemption regulations, including those relating to beer tie agreements and exclusive distribution, will be automatically exempt from the prohibition of anti-competitive agreements.
The Competition Bill will apply to agreements or conduct which are anti-competitive.