BSKYB AND MARKET DOMINANCE

Early day motion 1046, tabled 26 July 2000 by Linda Gilroy (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 26 members.

That this House welcomes the Office of Fair Trading's current inquiry into BSkyB's position in the Pay TV market; expresses concern that BSkyB is able to abuse its market dominance to the detriment of consumer choice and competition; and calls on the regulatory authorities to ensure that BSkyB is regulated effectively and that its broadcast and distribution businesses operate at genuine arm's length through accounting or structural separation.

Signatures by party: Labour 21, Labour/Co-operative 3, Liberal Democrat 2.