To refer the proposed takeover by Granada of the ERG Group, including Servicescope, to the Monopolies & Merger Commission.

To refer the proposed takeover by Granada of the ERG Group, including Servicescope, to the Monopolies & Merger Commission.

Whether report from stock exchange surveillance dept as to investigation into alleged insider dealing in shares of Matthew Brown immediately prior to recent announcement of bid for that company by Newcastle Breweries has been received - No

Whether report from stock exchange surveillance dept as to investigation into alleged insider dealing in shares of Matthew Brown immediately prior to recent announcement of bid for that company by Newcastle Breweries has been received - No

If he will make it his policy to use HMs Govt special share in Britoil to prevent any takeover by any other company.

If he will make it his policy to use HMs Govt special share in Britoil to prevent any takeover by any other company.

What consideration he is giving to exercising his power as a special shareholder in Britoil under article 71B of that company's articles of association.

What consideration he is giving to exercising his power as a special shareholder in Britoil under article 71B of that company's articles of association.

To refer the proposed takeover by Granada Television of Electronic Rentals to the Monopolies & Mergers Commission.

To refer the proposed takeover by Granada Television of Electronic Rentals to the Monopolies & Mergers Commission.

To make it policy to refer any proposed purchase of shares by SAS in British Caledonian to the Monopolies & Mergers Commission.

To make it policy to refer any proposed purchase of shares by SAS in British Caledonian to the Monopolies & Mergers Commission.

If the DTI is treating the proposed directive on mergers as one which falls to be considered by majority vote at the EEC Council of Ministers.

If the DTI is treating the proposed directive on mergers as one which falls to be considered by majority vote at the EEC Council of Ministers.

Under what powers the EEC Commission is seeking to initiate a court action on their jurisdiction over mergers & takeovers.

Under what powers the EEC Commission is seeking to initiate a court action on their jurisdiction over mergers & takeovers.

Various questions on proposed EC regulation on the control of mergers & takeovers.

Various questions on proposed EC regulation on the control of mergers & takeovers.

If PM will raise at next meeting of European Council proposal by EEC Commission that major takeovers & mergers of UK companies should require prior approval of the Commission.

If PM will raise at next meeting of European Council proposal by EEC Commission that major takeovers & mergers of UK companies should require prior approval of the Commission.

Which will be next industry in public sector to be privatised if Bank of England will offer a buy-back option to underwriters, sub-underwriters or investors & if the privatised company will be debarred from acquiring smaller companies in the same British industrial sector for any period of time after privatisation.

Which will be next industry in public sector to be privatised if Bank of England will offer a buy-back option to underwriters, sub-underwriters or investors & if the privatised company will be debarred from acquiring smaller companies in the same British industrial sector for any period of time after privatisation.

What representations have been received about any proposed takeover of Pearson Group

What representations have been received about any proposed takeover of Pearson Group

If DTI has completed inquiries into proposed takeover arrangements concerning AE and Turner & Newall.

If DTI has completed inquiries into proposed takeover arrangements concerning AE and Turner & Newall.

Will it be the policy to take into account interests of consumers in making a decision on proposed BA/BCal merger.

Will it be the policy to take into account interests of consumers in making a decision on proposed BA/BCal merger.

Has potential impact of a British airline industry dominated by one large carrier operating from both Heathrow & Gatwick on East Midlands & other regional airports been taken into account before making a decision on proposed takeover of BCal by BA.

Has potential impact of a British airline industry dominated by one large carrier operating from both Heathrow & Gatwick on East Midlands & other regional airports been taken into account before making a decision on proposed takeover of BCal by BA.

Questions on representations relating to possible breaches of the Companies Act 1985 by Lonrho plc; section 204-6 concerning House of Fraser prior to Al Fayed takeover; & Section 231 concerning Liechtenstein subsidiaries Blorg El Contango

Questions on representations relating to possible breaches of the Companies Act 1985 by Lonrho plc; section 204-6 concerning House of Fraser prior to Al Fayed takeover; & Section 231 concerning Liechtenstein subsidiaries Blorg El Contango

What representations have been received from consumer organisations on proposed take-over of British Caledonian by BA

What representations have been received from consumer organisations on proposed take-over of British Caledonian by BA

When taking the decision on the British Airways/British Caledonian merger, to take into account the potential effect of a large British carrier on smaller independent airlines & their employees.

When taking the decision on the British Airways/British Caledonian merger, to take into account the potential effect of a large British carrier on smaller independent airlines & their employees.