§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will make a statement on the steps that are being taken to ensure that neither monopoly nor cartel conditions are created by oil companies over retail petrol outlets; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Sally OppenheimThe Director General of Fair Trading, with my full agreement, is examining whether there are matters in connection with the retail distribution of petrol which would justify the use of his statutory powers. His conclusions will be made known as soon as practicable.