EU Takeover Directive

HL Deb 01 July 2003 vol 650 cc94-5WA

Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they expect agreement to be reached on the European Union Takeover Directive. [HL3427]

Lord Sainsbury of Turville

It is not presently possible to say when agreement may be achieved on the EU Takeover Directive.

Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What changes have been made to their policy regarding the European Union Takeover Directive following the German Government's support for their position on the European Union Agency Workers Directive. [HL3428]

Lord Sainsbury of Turville

The Government continue to support the aims of the European Commission's October 2002 proposal—that the Takeover Directive should represent a genuine contribution to the single market and increase shareholder protection across the EU.