§ Mr. John MarshallTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many representations were received by the Office of Fair Trading about the Nestlé bid for Rowntree; and how many of these supported the reference of this bid to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.
§ Mr. Maude[holding answer 14 June 1988]: I understand that the Office of Fair Trading has received many representations, most of which express opposition to the proposed merger.