§ Q20. Mr. Eggarasked the Prime Minister, pursuant to her answer of 8 March, Official Report, c. 347, what proposals she has to ensure the reduction of the monopoly enjoyed by nationalised industries.
§ The Prime MinisterIt is a vital part of our policy to foster competition in the nationalised industries wherever monopoly powers exist. We have already taken steps to encourage competition in telecommunications, energy supply, transport, and postal services, but there is much more to be done to reduce monopoly, partly through privatisation, including joint ventures and the introduction of private capital.