HC Deb 23 January 1989 vol 145 cc443-4W
Mr. Tim Smith

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if, in the light of the recent takeover in the off-course betting market, the Director General of the Office of Fair Trading will look again at the monopoly position of the big three bookmakers.

Mr. Maude

I understand that the Director General of Fair Trading is continuing to monitor developments in the off-course bookmaking market under the competition legislation for which he is responsible.

per cent.
1984 7.5
1985 8.0
1986 9.2
1987 9.4
1 1988 10.6
1 January to November.

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