§ Mr. Peter Millsasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he is now in a position to announce the findings of the review carried out by the Director General, who has powers under the Fair Trading Act, into the petrol distribution and the activities of the major oil companies, in particular the activities in rural areas of Shell and Esso.
§ Mrs. Sally OppenheimThe Director General is continuing his review of levels of company ownership and seller concentration in petrol distribution. With my full agreement he is also examining whether there are other matters which would justify the use of his statutory powers. His conclusions will be made known as soon as practicable.