§ Mr. BreedTo ask the President of the Board of Trade (1) what plans she has to implement the Monopolies and Mergers Commission's proposals for the retail of domestic electrical goods; [25729]
(2) what representations she has received on the Monopolies and Mergers Commission proposals to abolish recommended retail prices within the domestic electrical goods market. [25730]
§ Mr. Nigel GriffithsMy right hon. Friend announced her proposals for implementing remedies following the Monopolies and Mergers Commission report on domestic electrical goods on 30 July 1997. These were subject to a public consultation.
Many representations have been received and are under consideration. My right hon. Friend will announce her final decision as soon as possible.