§ Mr. Barronasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will refer the proposed merger between Price Waterhouse and Deloitte Haskins and Sells to the Office of Fair Trading under the Restrictive Practices and Monopolies and Mergers Acts.
§ Mr. FletcherThis proposed merger is under consideration by the Office of Fair Trading. In accordance with the provisions of the Fair Trading Act 1973, my right hon. Friend will decide in the light of advice from the Director General of Fair Trading whether to refer it to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.
§ Mr. Barronasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has had from the senior partner of Price Waterhouse about its proposed merger with Deloitte Haskins and Sells.
§ Mr. FletcherRepresentations made to the Secretary of State regarding mergers are confidential.