§ Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection (1) whether he has received the report of the Director General of Fair Trading's investigation into the Independent Television contract with the Football League for the exclusive televising of football matches; and if he will make a statement;
(2) whether he will ask the Monopolies and Mergers Commission to investigate the Independent Television contract with the Football League for the exclusive televising of football matches.
§ Mr. John FraserNo. I understand that the Director General of Fair Trading is making inquiries into this agreement with a view to deciding whether the provisions of the Restrictive Trade Practices Act apply.