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Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 October 1997. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Monday, 27 October 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 make a decision on the Monopolies and Mergers Commission inquiry into (a) the proposed merger between P&O and Stena and (b) vertical integration in the travel industry.
Answer

Mrs. Dunwoody: To ask the President of the Board of Trade when she expects to make a decision on the Monopolies and Mergers Commission inquiry into (a) the proposed merger between P and O and Stena and (b) vertical integration in the travel industry. [12988] Mr. Battle: I refer my hon. Friend to the answer my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade gave her on 2 July, Official Report, column 181. The Monopolies and Mergers Commission report on the proposed merger between P and O and Stena will be published as soon as is practicable. I cannot comment on the likely publication date of the MMC report or its contents, which remain confidential until publication. Consultation is taking place with the European Commission. The MMC is required to report to the President of the Board of Trade on the travel trade by 6 November. The report will be published as soon as is practicable.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12988; 299 c691W;299 c690-1W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Ferries Industry Mergers Monopolies and Mergers Commission Tourism P&O Sealink