HC Deb 11 June 1986 vol 99 c184W
Mr. Greenway

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he has received the report of the Monopolies and Mergers Commission on the proposed takeover of Allied Lyons by Elders XL; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Howard

No. It was announced on 29 May that my right hon. Friend had decided, following representations from the Monopolies and Mergers Commission, that the reporting period should be extended to 4 September 1986.