British Sugar Corporation and J. Berisford (Merger)

HC Deb 12 November 1980 vol 992 cc268-9W

Mr. Parry

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) if he will make a statement on the proposed merger of the British Sugar Corporation and J. Berisford;

(2) if the proposed merger between J. Berisford and the British Sugar Corporation will be referred to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade referred the bid to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission on 4 June. It would not be appropriate for me to make any statement at this stage.