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LOCAL NEWSAGENTS AND NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION

Early day motion 642, tabled 20 July 2005 by David Heath (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 56 members.

That this House strongly supports the maintenance of the network of independent and community newsagents throughout the country; is concerned that the draft opinion of the Office of Fair Trading relating to newspaper and magazine distribution may, on the basis of authoritative estimates, put at risk up to 20,000 local newsagents' businesses; and calls for the Office of Fair Trading and ministers to reconsider the proposals to ensure that both the interests of consumers are protected and that independent newsagents, particularly in rural areas, are not put in jeopardy.

Signatures by party: Labour 24, Liberal Democrat 20, Conservative 5, DUP 3, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.