HC Deb 25 March 2002 vol 382 c687W
Mr. Waterson

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions she has had with the takeover panel in respect of the merger between P&O Princess and Royal Caribbean Cruises. [45361]

Miss Melanie Johnson

None.

Mr. Waterson

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will take action in respect of the proposed merger between KPMG and Andersen's non-US businesses. [45363]

Miss Melanie Johnson

Any proposed merger which meets the qualifying threshold would be considered by the European Commission under European Community Merger Regulation.

The parties concerned have not yet made a formal notification to the Commission.