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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Janet Dean (Labour), on Wednesday, 6 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 62 members in total.

COMPETITION COMMISSION INQUIRY INTO THE ACQUISITION OF BASS BREWERS BY INTERBREW

That this House welcomes the decision by the TGWU, CMB and the AEEU, who between them represent over 85 per cent. of workers in the brewing industry, to support the acquisition of Bass Brewers by Interbrew; notes that the unions' decision to support the Interbrew acquisition is based on the belief that the deal is the best outcome for Bass brewers' employees; further notes that forced disposals of brands or breweries would undermine employment prospects; believes that Interbrew is a dedicated brewer which will protect consumer choice; and urges the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to approve this deal unconditionally.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

COMPETITION COMMISSION INQUIRY INTO THE ACQUISITION OF BASS BREWERS BY INTERBREW (19A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Martyn Jones (primary, Labour) and tabled on Friday, 8 December 2000. It has been signed by 12 members in total.
leave out from 'House' to end and add 'notes that the TGWU have not formally supported the acquisition of Bass Brewers by the Belgian company Interbrew, owners of Whitbread, because, whilst some employees in those two companies may benefit in the short term, 37 per cent. of the brewing industry in the United Kingdom as a whole will be controlled by one company, resulting in reduction of choice for consumers and the overall loss of brewing and distribution jobs.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
19 
19A1 
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Mergers Trade unions Interbrew Bass
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk