§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the President of the Board of Trade on what date his Department received the recommendation of the Director-General of Fair Trading regarding the proposed acquisition by British Bus plc of GM Buses-North; what was the substance of the Director General of Fair Trading's recommendation; and when he intends to make a decision on the possible referral of the decision to the Monopolies and mergers Commission.
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Name Post Salary Duration Viscount Chelmsford Member of the Simple Trade Procedures Board Unpaid 1 November 1992—31 October 1995 Lord Justice Mustill (now Baron Mustill) Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Arbitration Law Unpaid 1985 to December 1989 Lord Rockley Member of the Design Council Unpaid 12 December 1987—20 December 1993
§ Mr. Neil HamiltonI understand that the proposed acquisition by British Bus plc of Greater Manchester Buses North Ltd. is currently being considered by the Director General of Fair Trading. Ministers in due course shall need to take a decision on whether or not to refer the acquisition to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission, taking account of advice from the Director General. The substance of his advice is confidential. I can, however, assure the hon. Member that all relevant factors will be taken into account in considering the case.