§ Mr. Madelasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether, in view of the importance of competition in the non-Fletton brick industry, he will refer the bid by Hanson Trust for London Brick to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission;
§ Mr. Shoreasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will refer the bid by Hanson Trust for London Brick to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherI am awaiting the advice of the Director General of Fair Trading, after which my decision will be announced as soon as practicable.