HC Deb 14 July 1980 vol 988 c369W
44. Miss Maynard

asked the Secretary of State for Trade whether he intends to refer to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission takeover bids for Ferranti Ltd. and Rolls-Royce Motors.

Mrs. Sally Oppenheim

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Industry made a statement to the House on 1 July about the disposal of the NEB shareholding in Ferranti; and I am not aware of any bid for the company. The decision as to whether the bid for Rolls-Royce should be referred to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission will be announced as soon as possible.

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