§ Mr. Higginsasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection why it has taken more than six months for the Director General of Fair Trading to consider a monopoly reference under 613W the Fair Trading Act 1973 of services provided by the Performing Right Society Ltd.; and when a decision on such a reference may be expected.
§ Mr. John FraserI understand that the Director General of Fair Trading is still in consultation with the Performing Right Society Ltd. about the complex legal issues involved. I am asking him to write to the hon. Member explaining these issues in more detail.