§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many representations he has received concerning proposals for the Kingfisher group to take over the Dixons/Currys group.
§ Mr. RedwoodI have received some 20 representations about the proposed acquisition by Kingfisher plc of Dixons.
§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will ask the Monopolies and Mergers Commission to consider the proposed takeover of Dixons by Woolworth.
§ Mr. RedwoodThe proposed acquisition by Kingfisher plc of Dixons is currently being considered by the Director General of Fair Trading who has a duty to advise the Secretary of State on whether or not it should be referred to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission. It would not be appropriate for me to comment on the proposed acquisition in anticipation of the director general's advice.