HC Deb 17 May 1989 vol 153 c235W
39. Mr. Patchett

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what are his current criteria for referring a bid to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.

58. Mr. Faulds

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what are his current criteria for referring a bid to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.

Mr. Maude

The Government's policy remains as we set it out on 3 March 1988. Our review, the results of which we announced at that time, concluded that the effect of a merger on competition in the United Kingdom should continue to be the main criterion in deciding whether a merger should be referred to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.