§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has received concerning the proposed takeover of the Yorkshire Rider Bus Company by Badgerline.
§ Mr. Neil HamiltonMy right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade has received representations from the hon. Member. In addition, I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the Leader of the House to a question raised by the former hon. Member for Bradford, South, Bob Cryer, on 24 March,Official Report, column 424. While the Director General of Fair Trading is still considering the proposed acquisition, all representations about it should be made direct to him.