§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what representations he has received in respect of the takeover bid by J. C. Decaux for the More Group; and how many of these were from local authorities. [43042]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonMy right hon. Friend has received correspondence from J. C. Decaux, and the company has outlined its proposals to officials in this Department. I have received no specific representations from local authorities or other bodies. Mergers are a matter for the competition authorities.