§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what is Her Majesty's Government's 749W policy in respect of the takeover of United Kingdom industry by foreign firms with particular reference to those from the east Asian region.
§ Mr. Jonathan EvansIn examining acquisitions of UK firms under the Fair Trading Act 1973, we do not discriminate between UK and foreign acquirers, including those from the east Asian region.