§ Mr. John Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will refer any proposed sale of the British Steel Corporation's refractory division to Hepworth's to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission, with particular regard to future patterns of capacity, sales, market trends and imports.
§ Mr. FletcherThe proposed merger is currently being considered by the Office of Fair Trading. My right hon. Friend will announce his decision as soon as practicable.