HC Deb 07 December 1988 vol 143 c176W
63. Mr. Grylls

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make a statement on his policy towards the formulation in the European Economic Community of merger directives.

Mr. Maude

The Government have reserved their position with regard to the EC Commission's proposals for a merger control regulation. The United Kingdom continues to participate constructively in discussions on the proposal.