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Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 12 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 June 2000. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Monday, 19 June 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, if he plans to refer the proposed merger between BA and KLM to the competition authorities.
Answer

Dr. Cable: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he plans to refer the proposed merger between BA and KLM to the competition authorities. [126218] Dr. Howells: I understand that BA and KLM have announced that they were entering into provisional talks but that they have not yet reached any agreement. Until they do it is not possible to say which competition rules will apply.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
126218; 352 c70W
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Mergers British Airways KLM
Link
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