§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what regulatory procedures are in place to ensure the competitive balance of the internet.[128498]
§ Ms HewittMany activities in the internet sector can be subject to regulation by OFTEL under telecoms regulations. One of OFTEL's key objectives in the area of internet markets is to ensure that the UK regulatory framework is appropriate to encourage the development of the internet so that the UK can be a world leader in e-commerce. Further, qualifying mergers are considered under the EC Merger Regulation, or the Fair Trading Act 1973, as appropriate, taking into account the impact of the merger on all relevant markets.