Written question asked by Nicholas Fairbairn (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 December 1988. It was answered by Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 December 1988 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

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Written question

Question

What assurances were sought from Elders plc that they would not buy shares in Scottish & Newcastle Breweries plc, when they were advised that thier bid was referred to Monopolies & Mergers Commission; what assurances were received from Elders; & what alterations DTI proposes in order to make assurances mandatory & binding in future cases

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

143 c565W;143 c565-7W

Session

1988-89

Subjects

Beer Monopolies and Mergers Commission Shares Takeovers Scottish and Newcastle Breweries Elders IXL