Written question asked by Nick Gibb (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 July 2000. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Thursday, 6 July 2000 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what his policy is regarding the repatriation of the consideration of competition issues arising from the sale of Hyder plc. - (Holding answer 4 July 2000).

Answer: Mr. Gibb: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what his policy is regarding the repatriation of the consideration of competition issues arising from the sale of Hyder plc. [129031] Dr. Howells: [holding answer 4 July 2000]: The Director General of Fair Trading advises this Department on the competition issues raised in cases that have fallen to the EC Merger Regulation. The Secretary of State will assess whether Western Power Distribution Limited's proposed acquisition of Hyder Plc meets the tests laid down in the EC Merger Regulation by which member states can request referral of cases from the Commission and whether to request such a referral in the light of the DGFT's advice.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 129031; 353 c250W;353 c248W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Competition Competition law EU law Wales Takeovers Water companies Hyder
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk