§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the President of the Board of Trade whether he will refer the bid for Owners Abroad by Airtours to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.
§ Mr. Heseltine[holding answer 26 February 1993]: I announced my decision not to refer this bid to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission on 24 February 1993.
§ Mr. BowisTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has received as to the effect on small tour operators of a takeover of Owners Abroad by Airtours.
§ Mr. Heseltine[holding answer 26 February 1993]: All representations received are treated in confidence. All relevant considerations were taken into account in the Director General of Fair Trading's advice to me and in my decision not to refer the proposed acquisition to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.