HC Deb 13 January 1997 vol 288 c141W
Mr. Peter Robinson

To ask the President of the Board of Trade (1) when he last met representatives from the Multiple Newsagents Association; and if he will make a statement on the matters which were discussed at that meeting; [10648]

(2) if he will request the Director General of Fair Trading to refer newspaper distribution to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission. [10646]

Mr. John. M. Taylor

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