§ Mr. David PorterTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make it his policy to keep under review a further reference to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission on the supply of newspapers and magazines to the retail newsagents' sector; and if he will make a statement. [2090]
§ Mr. Jonathan EvansThis is a matter for the Director General of Fair Trading who, under the competition legislation, is responsible for keeping markets under review, and has independent powers to make a reference to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.