§ Mr. BoswellTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what conclusions he has reached on the Director General of Fair Trading's report on the wholesale and retail petrol market, published on 18 May. [62403]
§ Dr. Howells[holding answer 7 December 1998]: The Director General of Fair Trading, in his 18 May report on competition in the supply of petrol in the UK, concluded that the market is competitive and working to the benefit of consumers. It is for the Director General to decide whether or not to make a reference to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission. He decided on the basis of his report that a reference of this market was not justified.