HC Deb 22 February 1962 vol 654 c68W
65. Sir C. Osborne

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will reconsider his decision not to hold a public inquiry into the proposed merger between Imperial Chemical Industries and Courtaulds, in view of the new circumstances caused by the declared opposition of scientific and technical workers in both firms, which is potentially damaging to the national interest since their willing co-operation would be necessary for the successful working of the merger; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Erroll

No.