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Written question asked by David Marshall (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 December 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 December 1997. It was answered by Nigel Griffiths (Labour) on Monday, 22 December 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
To ask the President of the Board of Trade, when she expects to announce his decision on the Monopolies and Mergers Commission report relating to First Bus operations in Glasgow.
Answer

Mr. David Marshall: To ask the President of the Board of Trade when she expects to announce his decision on the Monopolies and Mergers Commission report relating to the First Bus operations in Glasgow; and if she will make a statement. [22120] Mr. Nigel Griffiths: My right hon. Friend is considering the Director General of Fair Trading's advice on FirstBus's request for a review of the decision of the then Minister for Corporate and Consumer Affairs following the Monopolies and Mergers Commission report on FirstBus's acquisition of S. B. Holdings. She will announce her decision on FirstBus's request as quickly as is practicable.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22120; 303 c522W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Bus services Glasgow Mergers Monopolies and Mergers Commission FirstBus SB Holdings