HC Deb 10 June 1997 vol 295 cc416-7W
Mr. Miller

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will refer the sale of British Rail International Ltd to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission. [2006]

Mr. Nigel Griffiths

The Office of Fair Trading is making inquiries to establish whether the acquisition of British Rail International Limited by Grandes Lignes International SA may constitute a qualifying merger situation under the Fair Trading Act 1973. If so, the Director-General of Fair Trading will advise whether or not it should be referred to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission. My right hon. Friend the President of the Board will take her decision in the light of that advice.