NEWS AND MAGAZINE WHOLESALE REFORM

Early day motion 2246, tabled 13 October 2011 by Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 46 members.

That this House supports the call of the Association of News Retailers for the Office of Fair Trading (OFT)to undertake a full investigation into the supply of news and magazines to retailers; believes there is clear evidence that the OFT criteria for a market review, which include consumer harm, restricted and distorted competition between wholesalers due to absolute territorial protection and a high degree of publisher control over the industry have been met; and urges the OFT to recommend a full market review and for the issue to be debated in Parliament at the next available opportunity.

Signatures by party: Labour 24, Liberal Democrat 11, Conservative 5, DUP 2, Alliance 1, Green 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.