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Ministerial Decisions (Public Interest)

Volume 111: debated on Monday 2 March 1987

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asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what criteria he uses in deciding the degree to which the public interest is involved in matters falling for decision by him.

There are no absolute criteria. The matters taken into account depend on the circumstances of the case and the relevant legislation.