§ 12. Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will review the law regarding the control of merger situations affecting Wales.
§ Mr. HowardThe law on the control of mergers in the United Kingdom as a whole, which naturally includes mergers affecting Wales, is currently under review.
§ 65. Mr. Heathcoat-Amoryasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether, in assessing mergers and takeovers by foreign companies, he takes reciprocity of rules into account.
§ Mr. HowardIn assessing mergers and merger proposals, my right hon. Friend takes into account all matters which may have a bearing on the public interest in that particular case.