HC Deb 13 July 1981 vol 8 c264W
Mr. Porter

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will take steps to refer the increasing share of Ladbrokes Ltd. in the British coin machine industry to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.

Mrs. Sally Oppenheim

Monopoly references are normally made by the Director General of Fair Trading. I understand that he has no plans for such a reference at present, if, however, my hon. Friend has evidence to justify a reference I suggest he writes to the Director General.