Written question asked by Tim J Smith (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 November 1988. It was answered by Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) on Monday, 28 November 1988 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

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Untitled Written question

Question

Whether DTI has received advice of Director General of Fair Trading as to whether report of inspectors on affairs of House of Fraser (Holdings) plc demonstrates existence of new material facts such as to justify a reference to Monopolies & Mergers Commission. - On 25 Nov with advice of Director General of Fair Trading, Sec of State, announced decision not to refer acquisition.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

142 c102W

Session

1988-89

Subjects

Office of Fair Trading Monopolies and Mergers Commission Retail trade Takeovers House of Fraser Al-Fayed Investment Holdings