HC Deb 10 June 1992 vol 209 cc203-4W
24. Mr. Beith

To ask the President of the Board of Trade whether he has any plans to increase competition in industries which have been privatised.

Mr. Heseltine

The Government are committed to promoting competition throughout the economy. The telecommunications market is already open, and plans have been announced to increase the scope for competition in the markets for gas, electricity and water services.