§ Mr. ButlerTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the value of takeovers by overseas companies in the United Kingdom for the latest convenient period: and what was the corresponding figure for overseas takeovers by United Kingdom companies.
§ Mr. MaplesThe latest information was published in CSO Business Bulletin 23/91, "Cross-border Acquisitions and Mergers" (Fourth Quarter 1990). Information up to the first quarter 1991 will be published on 28 June.