HC Deb 25 June 1998 vol 314 cc570-1W
Mr. Breed

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what plans she has to prevent supermarkets engaging in anti-competitive practices; and if she will make a statement. [47193]

Mr. Nigel Griffiths

Under UK competition legislation, the Director General of Fair Trading is responsible for monitoring markets and considering allegations of anti-competitive behaviour, abuse of monopoly power or restrictive trade practices.

Anyone with evidence of anti-competitive practices should forward this to the Director General.