HC Deb 22 April 1994 vol 241 cc710-1W
Mr. Meale

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will refer the recent acquisition by the Racecourse Holdings Trust of United Racecourse (Holdings) Ltd. to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.

Mr. Neil Hamilton

In accordance with advice from the Director General of Fair Trading, my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade announced on 25 February 1994 his decision not to refer the proposed acquisition by Racecourse Holdings Trust Ltd. of United Racecourses (Holdings) Ltd. to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission because it did not raise competition or other relevant concerns warranting scrutiny by the MMC.