§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Trade whether he will arrange for a reference to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission of the animal by-products industry.
§ Mrs. Sally OppenheimMonopoly references are normally a matter for the Director General of Fair Trading, who is, I understand, currently considering whether circumstances in his industry might justify the exercise of his powers under the competition legislation. I have sent to the Director General a copy of the hon. Member's recent letter to my right hon. Friend on this subject, If the hon. Member has further relevant evidence or information he should get in touch with the Director General direct.