HC Deb 22 November 1967 vol 754 cc340-1W
40. Mr. Ridley

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will refer the Associated Electrical Industries takeover bid by the General Electric Company to the Monopolies Commission.

79. Mr. John Lee

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on his policy regarding the takeover bid by the General Electric Company of Associated Electrical Industries.

Mr. Crosland

No. As I explained in my public statement on 20th October, I have concluded on the evidence available that this merger does not raise such questions of potential detriment to the public interest as would justify a reference to the Monopolies Commission.