The OFTinvestigation is continuing, however, in relation to Tesco, Morrisons and thedairy group Lactalis McLelland, and any legal action is expected to be delayeduntil that is completed.
Tesco wasdefiant and said that it was preparing a robust defence of its actions. LucyNeville-Rolfe, its executive director, said: As we have always said, weacted independently and we did not collude with anyone. Our position isdifferent from our competitors and we are defending our own case vigorously.Our philosophy is to give a good deal to customers.
Morrisons hassupported the OFT in inquiries into the former Safeway business that it tookover, but in a statement said that it was still making strongrepresentations in its defence. A spokeswoman for Lactalis McLelland saidthat the company was co-operating with the OFT. Industry insiderssuggested that the three companies were deliberately stalling the OFTinvestigation.
Sainsburys admitted yesterday that it hadagreed to pay 26 million in fines, but denied that it had sought to profiteer.Justin King, the chief executive, said he was disappointed that the company hadbeen penalised for actions meant to help farmers but recognised the benefit ofa speedy settlement. Asda declined to say how much it would pay in fines andalso said that its intention had been to help farmers under severe financialpressure.
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