HC Deb 15 July 1999 vol 335 c269W
14. Dr. Whitehead

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what evidence he has assessed of the relationship between the location of out-of-town supermarkets and competition between their owners. [90022]

Mr. Byers

The Competition Commission is currently investigating the supply of groceries in the UK. It is due to deliver its report on 7 April 2000. It would not be appropriate for me to comment on matters which may form part of the Commission's inquiry.