Written question asked by David Stewart (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 March 2005. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 March 2005 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what recent discussions she has had with the Office of Fair Trading about the review of newspaper distribution regulations; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. David Stewart: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent discussions she has had with the Office of Fair Trading about the review of newspaper distribution regulations; and if she will make a statement. [216652] Mr. Sutcliffe: [holding answer 21 February 2005]: In response to a request from certain parties in the newspaper and magazine supply chain, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has been undertaking an informal consideration of the arrangements for distribution of newspapers and magazines. This is a matter for the OFT. OFT has, however, sought to keep DTI officials informed about the process. I understand the OFT will announce its findings shortly.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c676W; 216652
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Competition Distribution Newspaper press Office of Fair Trading Regulation Distributive trade Wholesale trade
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