§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what consideration he will give to the extension of the powers of the Monopolies and Mergers Commission to include all airlines and airports; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FletcherI am satisfied that the powers provided in the Fair Trading Act 1973 and the Competition Act 1980 to refer airlines and airports to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission are adequate.