§ Mr. Hoyleasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make it his policy to refer to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission any bid by Benlox holdings for the Storehouse group.
§ Mr. MaudeThe current offer by Benlox Holdings plc. for Storehouse plc. is being considered by the Director General of Fair Trading. My right hon. and noble Friend will make his decision whether to refer the proposed acquisition to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission in the light of the director general's advice.