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Written question asked by Michael Grylls (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 May 1988. It was answered by John Butcher (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 May 1988 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Untitled Written question

Question
What is DTI policy on exercising powers under the Industry ACt 1975 to prohibit a foreign takeover of a British company by a company headquartered in a country which places obstacles in the way of takeovers of their companies by foreign firms

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
133 c196-7W
Session
1987-88
Subjects
Company law Foreign companies Ministerial powers Mergers Takeovers
Legislation
Industry Act 1975