HC Deb 03 November 1987 vol 121 c620W
Mr. Hoyle

asked 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. Maude

The 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.