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Written question asked by Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 21 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 September 2021 (named day). It was answered by Paul Scully (Conservative) on Monday, 6 September 2021 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Morrisons: Fortress

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he made of the potential merits of the Government exercising its powers under the Enterprise Act 2002 to intervene in the acquisition of Morrisons by US private equity firm Fortress.

Answer

My Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State, BEIS officials and I have regular discussions with the Competitions and Markets Authority on a wide range of issues.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
37496
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Takeovers Morrisons Fortress
Legislation
Enterprise Act 2002
Link
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