HC Deb 23 June 1997 vol 296 cc389-90W
Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the President of the Board of Trade when she expects to make a decision on the proposed alliance between British Airways and American Airlines. [4387]

Mr. Nigel Griffiths

The UK competition authorities are currently considering the proposed alliance between British Airways and American Airlines, in consultation with the European Commission. It is not the practice of my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade to comment publicly on the timing or substance of competition cases in which she will be responsible for making a decision.