HC Deb 30 January 2001 vol 362 c116W
Mrs. Spelman

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what investigations the EU is carrying out into vertical control in the motor fuel industry. [146976]

Mr. Hain

The EU is not currently carrying out any investigations into vertical control in the motor fuel industry. However, the European Commission has said that, if it came across any evidence of anti-competitive practice within its sphere of competence, it would not hesitate to take immediate action and impose the appropriate sanctions.

Mrs. Spelman

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what investigations he is conducting into the delivery by motor fuel wholesalers to retailers of fuel at temperatures in excess of 15 degrees centigrade. [146968]

Mr. Hain

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Chorley (Mr. Hoyle) on 26 June 2000,Official Report, columns 353–54W.