§ 25. Mr. Grimondasked the Minister for Trade why he has referred the bid by GFI/Knoll for Sotheby's to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.
§ Dr. VaughanMy right hon. and noble Friend considered that the future of the London Art market, and the role of the enterprises principally involved in it, were issues of sufficient importance to justify a reference of this merger to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.