HC Deb 09 February 1989 vol 146 c788W
20. Mr. Tony Lloyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations he has received about the proposed transfer of ownership of Century Newspapers to Thomson Regional Newspapers; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Viggers

My right hon. Friend has received two representations about the proposed transfer of ownership which has been referred to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission by my right hon. and noble Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry.