HC Deb 04 December 1996 vol 286 c697W
Mrs. Clwyd

To ask the President of the Board of Trade (1) when he last met representatives from the Multiple Newsagents Association; what was discussed; and if he will make a statement; [7389]

(2) when he last met representatives from the National Publishers Association; what was discussed; and if he will make a statement; [7370]

(3) if he will request the Director General of Fair Trading to refer the newspaper distribution system to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission. [7368]

Mr. Dafis

To ask the President of the Board of Trade (1) when he last met representatives from the National Publishers Association; what was discussed; and if he will make a statement; [7128]

(2) when he last met representatives from the Multiple Newsagents Association; what was discussed; and if he will make a statement. [7127]

Mr. John M. Taylor

I refer the hon. Members to my reply to the hon. Member for Birmingham, Sellyoak, (Dr. Jones) on 2 December 1996,Official Report, column 495.