HC Deb 21 November 1972 vol 846 cc362-3W
Mr. Stallard

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will refer to the Monopolies Commission the proposed takeover of Bowaters, with a view to ensuring that the interests of the workers are protected.

Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will refer to the Monopolies Commission the proposed takeover of Bowater-Trafalgar companies.

Mr. Robert Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will refer to the Monopolies Commission the proposed takeover of Bowaters.

Mr. Bishop

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, in view of the concern of those employed in printing, paper making and boardmaking and allied industries regarding the proposals for the takeover of Bowaters, if he will refer the matter to the Monopolies Commission.

Mr. Peter Walker

The offer by Trafalgar House Investments Ltd. for the Bowater Corporation Ltd. has been withdrawn.

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