§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he has received any requests to refer to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission the practice of building societies insisting that insurance on buildings mortgaged should be placed through the agency of the building society; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EyreI understand that the Director General of Fair Trading is considering whether it would be appropriate for him to investigate a case involving the practice under the anti-competitive practice provisions of the Competition Act 1980.