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Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 June 1997. It was answered by Nigel Griffiths (Labour) on Monday, 23 June 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
When she expects to make a decision on the proposed merger between Bass and Carlsberg Tetley.
Answer

Mrs. Dunwoody: To ask the President of the Board of Trade when she expects to make a decision on the proposed merger between Bass and Carlsberg Tetley. [4389] Mr. Nigel Griffiths: The Monopolies and Mergers Commission (MMC) report on the proposed merger between Bass and Carisbert-Tetley will be published as quickly as is practicable. I cannot comment on the likely publication date of the MMC report or its contents, since this information is market sensitive. Copies of the report will be laid before Parliament at the same time as it is published.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4389; 296 c388W;296 c390W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Industry Mergers Monopolies and Mergers Commission Bass Carlsberg-Tetley Brewing