§ Miss McIntoshTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received over the take-over of City Flyer Express by British Airways; and if he will make a statement. [71655]
§ Dr. Howells[holding answer 16 February 1999]My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has received a number of representations on the proposed acquisition by British Airways plc of City Flyer Express Ltd. He announced on 20 January that, in accordance with the advice of the Director General of Fair Trading, he had referred the merger to the Monopolies96W and Mergers Commission under the provisions of the Fair Trading Act 1973. The MMC are to make their report by 28 April 1999.