The Association of Independent Tour Operators is concerned about rumours of consumer affairs minister Kim Howells being appointed to a new ministerial post, arguing that it would further delay any decision on transparency.
Howells is rumoured to be in line for a new position of minister in charge of corporate social responsibility but the Department of Trade and Industry denied a post is being created.
AITOhas already vented its frustration at the time it has taken for the Government to resolve the transparency issue.
Multiples were told to make ownership links clear on the outside of their shops back in December 1997 following the Monopolies and Mergers Commission report but nothing has yet been imposed.