§ Mr. Hilary BennTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps he is taking to ensure that independent newsagents are not subject to unfair competition; and if he will make a statement. [145076]
§ Dr. HowellsUnder UK competition legislation, responsibility for investigating allegations of anticompetitive practices, abuse of monopoly position and restrictive trade practices lies with the Director General of Fair Trading.
Any evidence of abuse of anti-competitive behaviour should be passed to the Director General of Fair Trading.