HC Deb 20 July 1989 vol 157 c263W
Mr. Allen

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what consequences he anticipates for(a) the gilts market, (b) the shares in privatised companies and (c) foreign exchange levels arising from the recent Hoylake hid for BAT; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lilley

[holding answer 19 July 1989]: It is not my policy to comment on takeover bids.