Written question asked by Jim Sillars (Scottish National Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 26 May 1989. It was answered by Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) on Friday, 26 May 1989 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

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Written question

Question

On what statutory basis DTI recently refused to permit a takeover of Scottish & Newcastle Brewers; & if DTI will be required to seek to amend or repeal that legislation to conform to European Community obligations.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

153 c775W

Session

1988-89

Subjects

Beer Takeovers Scottish and Newcastle Breweries Elders IXL