§ Mr. Hilary BennTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will refer the decision by Daimler2W Chrysler UK to serve termination notices to all Mercedes-Benz dealers in the UK to the Director General of Fair Trading. [156406]
§ Dr. HowellsChange to the sales structure for Mercedes-Benz vehicles is a commercial decision for Daimler Chrysler UK.
The European Block Exemption on vehicle distribution outlines the procedures which suppliers must follow when terminating dealerships.
Under UK competition legislation, it is for the Director General of Fair Trading to decide whether any matter merits investigation.