HC Deb 31 July 1998 vol 317 c778W
Mr. Boswell

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he has received the report of the Monopolies and Mergers Commission on the proposed sale of Coral to Ladbrokes; and if he will make a statement. [54668]

Dr. Howells

The Monopolies and Mergers Commission (MMC) have delivered their report on the acquisition by Ladbrokes of the Coral betting business to the Secretary of State. The report will be published as soon as practicable.