§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will make a statement on the extent of competition between accounting companies; and if she will refer to the competition authorities the five largest firms which operate in the United Kingdom. [48305]
§ Miss Melanie JohnsonUnder UK competition legislation, the Director General of Fair Trading is responsible for monitoring markets and considering allegations of anti competitive behaviour. The Director General is best placed to consider these issues.