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Brewery Industry

Volume 977: debated on Monday 21 January 1980

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asked the Secretary of State for Trade if, in view of recent similar substantial increases in beer prices by all major brewers during the recent months, he will now refer the brewery industry to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.

Monopoly references are normally made by the Director General of Fair Trading. I understand that he has no plans for a reference at present.