§ Mr. Cantasked the Secretary of State for prices and Consumer Protection whether, in view of the fact that a merger of the Imperial Group and J. B. Eastwood would give the combined group a 35 per cent. share of the United Kingdom broiler chicken market and a substantial share of the egg and turkey markets, he will refer the bid to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.
§ Mr. John FraserMy right hon. Friend will announce his decision as soon as possible.