§ Mr. SpellerTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster pursuant to his answer of 15 February to the hon. Member for Devon, North if he will make it his policy to collect statistical and other details on franchise businesses; if he will establish a franchise unit within his Department; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ForthI am not persuaded that the Government need such data and I am not clear what would be the objectives of a franchise unit.