§ Mr. Amessasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans he has to allow the Monopolies and Mergers Commission to operate unfettered in the field of the airline charter market; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FletcherThe Monopolies and Mergers Commission considers only matters which are referred to it. I am satisfied that the powers provided in the Fair Trading Act 1973 and the Competition Act 1980 to refer airlines to the commission are adequate.