§ Mr. Wardasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection whether he has yet decided whether or not to refer the proposed take-over of the Johnston Group Cleaners Limited by Sketchley Limited to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission, in view of the monopolistic position which would be created in King's Lynn, Market Harborough, Tamworth, Stevenage and 15 other towns.
§ Mr. John FraserA reference was made on 15th March.