HC Deb 19 June 1986 vol 99 cc610-1W
Mr. Sedgemore

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what action he intends to take following receipt of a solicitor's letter dated 16 June together with an accompanying memorandum and other documents relating to the merger between Al Fayed Investment and Trust (UK) plc and House of Fraser plc; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Morrison

As he is bound to do my right hon. Friend is considering carefully the representations made by Stephenson Harwood on behalf of Lonrho.