From its foundation in 1948 until its replacement in 1999, the Monopolies and
Mergers Commission remained a statutory body, independent of government both in
the conduct of its inquiries and in its conclusions which were published in report form.
Funded by the DTI, the Commission had a full-time chairperson and around 35 other
part-time members, three of whom were deputy chairpeople and all of whom were
appointed by the Secretary of State for Trade and IndustrySuch appointments normally
lasted for three years at the outset and included individuals drawn from business