HC Deb 11 February 1986 vol 91 cc419-20W
Mr. Meadowcroft

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will refer the proposed takeover by DEC of Systime plc, Leeds, to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Howard

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Meadowcroft

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he has made representations to the United States Secretary for Commerce on the trading practices leading up to the takeover of Systime plc, Leeds, by DEC Inc; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Alan Clark

No. The sale of part of the Systime business to DEC is entirely a commercial matter for the two companies.