§ 26. Mr. Whitlockasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will give further consideration to the competitive position in the retailing of petrol in view of the increasing concern of retailers at the dominant position of the major oil companies.
§ Mrs. Sally OppenheimI am aware of petrol retailers' concern about this issue. However, the petrol market is highly competitive and the Director General of Fair Trading has found no evidence that the involvement of the oil companies in retailing threatens competition. He is continuing to keep the market under review.
§ 37. Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Trade how many representations he has received from petrol retailers expressing concern over the apparent domination of retail sales by the major oil companies.
§ 42. Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Trade how many representations he has received from petrol retailers about the domination of retail sales outlets by the major oil companies.
§ Mrs. Sally OppenheimI refer the hon. Member and my hon. Friend to the answer given earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham, Selly Oak (Mr. Beaumont-Dark).