Stephen Byers Quotations

I am concerned about the possible effects on this developing market of the reduction in the number of cable operators from three to two,

have the adverse effect of damaging the quality of British soccer.

Our world is undergoing major changes in its geo-political geography. The dramatic economic growth that we are now witnessing in China and India will have far-reaching consequences - not just economically but also politically.

I was not prepared to deal with this in the traditional way by simply making a substantial payment to BMW,

We need to recognize that many people feel they are living in a

We have the investigators on site as they are at the moment and they will give me their preliminary findings as soon as possible.

The proposed merger...might result in a substantial lessening of competition,

We will provide a right for parents to request to work flexible hours when their child is young.

These measures should restore consumer confidence and bring certainty to the market,

our existing security measures had not taken into account.

The merger would reduce competition in the market, lead to higher prices for end consumers, and reduce consumer choice.

The merger raises competition concerns in respect of the market for the production and distribution of beer, ... reduces the number of national brewers from four to three, creates a new market leader, and significantly increases the level of concentration in the hands of the top two brewers.

I know the prime minister is in full agreement with the action we have taken so far in relation to the railways and ... he wants me to get on with the job to improve the railway system,

These are measures which we will need to look at,

All of our thoughts must be with the families and friends of those who have been killed or injured today in this tragic accident.