HC Deb 04 February 1974 vol 868 cc219-20W
Mr. Milne

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will refer the take-over of Horizon Holidays Midland Limited by Court Lines to the Monopolies Commission.

Sir G. Howe

If the proposed acquisition falls within the scope of the merger provisions of the Fair Trading Act 1973, I shall consider whether a reference to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission would be appropriate. In doing so I shall take account of any advice from the Director General of Fair Trading whose officials are already in touch with the parties concerned.