§ Mr. Freesonasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will ensure that consumer choice would be maintained if British Gas is divested of its retailing activities.
§ Mrs. Sally OppenheimOne of the adverse effects of the British Gas Corporation's retailing monopoly identified by the Monopolies and Mergers Commission in its report was limitation of consumer choice. The main purpose of any action to follow the report would be to increase competition in the retailing of domestic gas appliances; this would lead to a wider choice for consumers.