In the circumstances, why are the Government proceeding with a further period of consultation? Office of Fair Trading referrals to the Competition Commission on this matter go back to April 1989 and the supermarkets will want to string the process out for as long as they possibly can. There have been inquiries and consultations enough. Why not simply implement the policy now?
Food Industry Competitiveness
Proceeding contribution from
Andrew George
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 21 January 2010.
It occurred during Topical debate on Food Industry Competitiveness.
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