HC Deb 04 April 1989 vol 150 cc106-7W
Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster when he expects to receive the report from the Monopolies and Mergers Commission on the proposed takeover of Pittard Garnar plc by(a) Strong and Fisher (Holdings) plc. and (b) Hilisdown Holdings plc.

Mr. Maude

The Monopolies and Mergers Commission submitted its separate reports on the respective proposed acquisition of Pittard Garnar plc, by Strong and Fisher (Holdings) plc and Hillsdown Holdings plc to my right hon. and noble Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on 10 March 1989.