Written question asked by Andrew Hunter (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 July 2002. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 July 2002 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 representations she has received on the takeover offer made on 28th March by GBV Funfte GmbH, for the whole of the issued share capital of Innogy Holdings plc with regard to the requirements of Section 429(4) of the Companies Act and Schedule 12 to the Financial Services Act 1986; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Hunter: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations she has received on the takeover offer made on 28 March by GBV Funfte GmbH, for the whole of the issued share capital of Innogy Holdings plc with regard to the requirements of section 429(4) of the Companies Act and Schedule 12 to the Financial Services Act 1986; and if he will make a statement. [66591] Miss Melanie Johnson: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has received two written representations on behalf of shareholders raising issues concerning section 429(4) of the Companies Act 1985 and Schedule 12 to the Financial Services Act 1986 and arising from the above takeover offer.

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