§ Fiona MactaggartTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) what assessment he has made of the adequacy of competition in the UK ice-cream market; and if he will make a statement; [52797]
(2) if the Monopolies and Mergers Commission has concluded its investigation into the sale of wrapped ice-cream by Birds Eye Walls Ltd.; and if she will make a statement. [52846]
§ Dr. Howells[holding answer 28 July 1998]: The Monopolies and Mergers Commission report of their investigation of the supply of wrapped ice cream to wholesalers by Birds Eye Walls Ltd. was published yesterday.