HC Deb 27 July 1999 vol 336 c321W
Mr. Gibb

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will take into account tariffs on imports from the United States of America when determining the reasons for higher prices in the United Kingdom. [93364]

Dr. Howells

There are many reasons why prices differ between the UK and the USA, including tariffs on goods entering the UK. If the results of our research suggest that prices in the UK reflect anti-competitive behaviour, I shall refer the matter to the Director General of Fair Trading.

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