HC Deb 11 May 1993 vol 224 cc395-6W
Mr. Wilson

To ask the President of the Board of Trade (1) what consideration is being given to the competition implications of the takeover of Citylink by National Express;

(2) if he will refer the takeover of Citylink by National Express to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.

Mr. Neil Hamilton

The Director General of Fair Trading is currently making inquiries into this merger. If he considers that it may qualify for investigation under section 64 of the Fair Trading Act 1973, he will advise my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade accordingly. My right hon. Friend shall decide whether or not to make a reference to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission once he has received the Director General's advice.

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