§ Dr. Glynasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will refer the proposed takeover of Imperial Continental Gas Association by Gulf Resources (UK) plc to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.
§ Mr. HowardThe proposed acquisition of Imperial Continental Gas Association by Gulf Resources (UK) plc is being considered by the Director General of Fair Trading. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will make his decision on whether to refer the proposed acquisition to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission in the light of the director general's advice