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Written question asked by Crispin Blunt (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 June 2004. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Monday, 7 June 2004 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what his Department's involvement was in approving the GEC-BAE merger in 1999.
Answer

Mr. Blunt: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what his Department's involvement was in approving the GEC-BAE merger in 1999. [R] [174263] John Healey: The decision was made by the then Secretary of State for Trade and Industry in his capacity set out in the Fair Trading Act 1973.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
174263; 422 c21W
Session
2003-04
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Defence Industry Mergers Treasury British Aerospace GEC
Link
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