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Written question asked by Caroline Spelman (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 January 2001. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 January 2001 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
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.
Answer

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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
146976; 362 c116W
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Competition Fuels Motor vehicles Retail trade
Link
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