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Concert promoters, venues and ticketing agencies are putting the finishing touches to their arguments as the deadline for the Select Committee inquiry into touting draws near.

The House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport committee, led by Conservative MP John Whittingdale, has set this Wednesday as the final day it will take written submissions from interested parties wanting to participate in the high-profile inquiry.

The Concert Promoters Association has employed Westminster lobbyist AS Bis & Co to help it prepare its arguments and will make its submission in tandem with the National Arenas Association, the Society of London Theatres and a number of ticket agents. Secretary Carole Smith says that by combining their efforts the groups hope to make a bigger impact. "This has been going on for a long time, so we are looking at everything again to see if there is anything new we ...

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