HC Deb 21 June 1968 vol 766 cc195-6W
Mr. Wellbeloved

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has yet received the report of the Monopolies Commission on the merger of Thorn Electrical Industries Limited and Radio Rentals Limited; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Crosland

Yes. I received the Commission's Report on the 14th June. Its conclusion, with one dissentient, is that this merger does not operate and may not be expected to operate against the public interest. I accept this conclusion. I shall be laying the Commission's Report before Parliament and publishing it as soon as possible.