HC Deb 12 July 1973 vol 859 cc431-2W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether it is the Government's policy to extend the Commission's authority under Article 86 of the Rome Treaties; and to what extent and in what form it would accommodate the Commission.

Sir G. Howe

The Commission is considering the introduction of mergers control within the Community. I understand that there are tentative proposals which could involve an extension of the powers provided under Article 86. I am keeping in touch with these developments so as to ensure that any such proposal is carefully examined.