§ Mr. WigginTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what powers the Government have to stop monopolistic practices by supermarkets in respect of farmers. [6244]
§ Miss Melanie JohnsonI have been asked to reply.
The Competition Act 1998 and the Fair Trading Act 1973 provide power to investigate and take action against abuse of dominate position or monopolistic behaviour.
Complaints under the Acts are a matter for the Director General of Fair Trading to investigate.