§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the action he is taking concerning the proposed takeover bid for DRG by Pembridge Investments.
§ Mr. Redwood[holding answer 24 July 1989]: The proposed acquisition by Pembridge Investments of DRG is currently being considered by the Director General of Fair Trading who will advise my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State in the normal way on the question of reference to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.