§ Mr. ColvinTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will refer the proposed takeover of Dixons stores group plc by Kingfisher plc, to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.
§ Mr. Redwood[holding answer 9 January 1990]: The 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.