HC Deb 20 June 1985 vol 81 c173W
Mr. Phillip Oppenheim

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many representations he has received about the retail activities of nationalised industries.

Mr. Butcher

A large number of representations have been received relating to the closure of post offices and to the possible improvement of the Post Office's counter services.

Mr. Phillip Oppenheim

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether any examples of unfair competition arising from the retail operations of the nationalised industries have been brought to his attention.

Mr. Butcher

No such examples have been brought to my attention.