§ Mr. George RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many complaints his Department received in the financial years 1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93 and 1993–94 alleging anti-competitive behaviour by local authorities in Scotland under the terms of the Local Government Act 1988; and, as a result, how many local authorities were subsequently issued under a section 19a notice or 19b direction. [26711]
§ Mr. LangIn 1990–91, we received six complaints of anti-competitive behaviour under the Local Government Act 1988: these resulted in one notice—under section 13 of that Act—and one direction—under section 14 of that Act—being issued. In 1991–92, we received five complaints: these resulted in four notices and four directions being issued. In 1992–93, we received four complaints: these resulted in two notices. In 1993–94, we received 10 complaints: these have resulted in six notices.