asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether, with reference to his statement that he expected to have a report very shortly from the Fair Trade Commission in regard to some cases where it appeared that collective action had resulted in profiteering, he has received the report; and, if so, what are the commodities involved; and what action he proposes to take.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Fair Trade Commission Report on Profiteering.
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Arising from investigations by the Fair Trade Commission into cases which appear to involve collective action by traders to inflate prices unduly or to eliminate competition between themselves, I have received certain preliminary reports from the Commission. I am examining these reports with a view to deciding what action, if any, I should take. I think it would be undesirable to disclose particulars of the cases at this stage.