If HMG intend that the DTI should give routine consideration to the possible takeover of Coalite given the position of that firm in the political economy of the Falkland Islands.

If HMG intend that the DTI should give routine consideration to the possible takeover of Coalite given the position of that firm in the political economy of the Falkland Islands.

To make a statement & publish the DTI inspectors report into affairs of the House of Fraser. (Lords Private Notice Question).

To make a statement & publish the DTI inspectors report into affairs of the House of Fraser. (Lords Private Notice Question).

When Govt expect to receive report of inspectors appointed by virtue of Section 442 of Companies Act 1985 in matter of Minorco/ Consolidated Gold-fields takeover bid.

When Govt expect to receive report of inspectors appointed by virtue of Section 442 of Companies Act 1985 in matter of Minorco/ Consolidated Gold-fields takeover bid.

If UK defence industries & suppliers will be able to obtain secure supplies of titanium, zircon & other strategic minerals if present British-controlled sources of supply of these minerals fall into foreign ownership.

If UK defence industries & suppliers will be able to obtain secure supplies of titanium, zircon & other strategic minerals if present British-controlled sources of supply of these minerals fall into foreign ownership.

If Sec of State for Trade & Industry has received a copy of report of the inspectors appointed under Section 432 of the Companies Act 1985 to investigate the affairs of House of Fraser Holdings PLC. - The report was received on Sat 23 July & is being studied.

If Sec of State for Trade & Industry has received a copy of report of the inspectors appointed under Section 432 of the Companies Act 1985 to investigate the affairs of House of Fraser Holdings PLC. - The report was received on Sat 23 July & is being studied.

If British companies are more vulnerable to hostile takeovers than companies in other member states of European Community.

If British companies are more vulnerable to hostile takeovers than companies in other member states of European Community.

What steps are taken to ensure that it is as easy for British companies to take over companies in other member states as it is for companies in other member states to take over companies in UK. - Govt encourage free flow of investment both inward & outward.

What steps are taken to ensure that it is as easy for British companies to take over companies in other member states as it is for companies in other member states to take over companies in UK. - Govt encourage free flow of investment both inward & outward.

In what circumstances Govt is prepared to take account of lack of reciprocity in deciding whether to refer hostile bids to the Monopolies & mergers Commission.

In what circumstances Govt is prepared to take account of lack of reciprocity in deciding whether to refer hostile bids to the Monopolies & mergers Commission.

To institute a further review of mergers policy in the UK & EC. - No. Govt only published on 3 March the results of their review of mergers policy.

To institute a further review of mergers policy in the UK & EC. - No. Govt only published on 3 March the results of their review of mergers policy.

How many UK companies have been successful in mounting defended takeovers of Swiss companies since 1983.

How many UK companies have been successful in mounting defended takeovers of Swiss companies since 1983.

What assessment has been made of the employment implications of Nestle's bid for Rowntree plc.

What assessment has been made of the employment implications of Nestle's bid for Rowntree plc.

What representations have been received on subject of Nestles bid for Rowntree plc.

What representations have been received on subject of Nestles bid for Rowntree plc.

What progress is being made in negotiations with the European Commission in Brussels regarding the writing-off of debt in the Austin Rover balance sheet in the context of the bid by British Aerospace to acquire control of Austin Rover.

What progress is being made in negotiations with the European Commission in Brussels regarding the writing-off of debt in the Austin Rover balance sheet in the context of the bid by British Aerospace to acquire control of Austin Rover.