§ Miss McIntoshTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he expects to receive the Competition Commission's report on competition in the supermarket sector; and if he will make a statement. [111383]
§ Dr. HowellsMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry announced on 21 February that the deadline for the Competition Commission to complete its report on the supply of groceries from supermarkets has been extended from 7 April to 31 July. The Commission advised that more time was needed to complete the inquiry.