HC Deb 15 July 1986 vol 101 c453W
Mr. Michael Cocks

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if officials of his Department have been invited by the Monopolies and Mergers Commission to submit evidence in relation to the bid by Elders XL for Allied-Lyons.

Mr. Howard

Yes. It is the normal practice of the Monopolies and Mergers Commission to invite evidence from interested Departments. In this case written evidence was submitted on behalf of the Department.