§ Mr. Willie W. Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received advocating the reference of the proposed takeover of Currys Ltd. to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FletcherA number of hon. Members have written to me about the proposed takeover of Currys by 171W Dixons. My right hon. Friend announced on 7 November that this merger is not to be referred to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.