§ Mr. Alex Carlileasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he proposes to refer to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission the proposed takeover of the Booker McConnell group by the Dee Corporation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChannonMy right hon. Friend announced today that he had decided, in accordance with the advice of the Director General of Fair Trading, to refer this proposed merger to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.