§ Mr. Bill MichieTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will refer the principle of newsagents' carriage charges to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission; and if he will make a statement. [26512]
§ Mr. Jonathan EvansThis is a matter for the Director General of Fair Trading who, under the competition legislation, is responsible for keeping markets under review, and has independent powers to make a reference to the MMC.