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Written question asked by Baroness Wharton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 1998. It was answered by Lord Clinton-Davis (Labour) on Monday, 22 June 1998.


Clinton-Davis, Lord

Question
Whether they will consider referring to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission and the Office of Fair Trading the proposed entry of News International companies into the United Kingdom radio industries through the purchase of one of only three independent national radio licence-holders; and, if not, why not. [HL 2264].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 2264; 591 c10WA
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Broadcasting Competition Commercial broadcasting Licensing Office of Fair Trading Radio Monopolies and Mergers Commission Takeovers News International