§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, since Guest Keen and Nettlefolds bid for the steel stockholder, Miles Druce, is being considered by the ECSC, whether he will dispense with a Department of Trade and Industry inquiry.
§ Sir G. HoweThe proposed bid covers other goods besides Treaty of Paris products within the jurisdiction of the European Commission. It falls within the scope of the mergers provisions in the Monopolies and Mergers Act 1965 and is being considered by my Department in the normal way. My Department is also keeping in touch with the European Commission in the matter.