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Mr. Lee
asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection how many take-over bids have been referred to the Monopolies Commission since 1964; and in how many instances such bids have been prevented following such references.
Mr. Alan Williams
Since 1965, when the legislation to control mergers came into effect, 40 references have been made.
| ACCIDENTS IN THE HOME AND RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONS, DEATH BY CAUSE AND AGE GROUP ENGLAND AND WALES, 1972 | ||||
| All Ages | 0–14 | |||
| Home | Residential Institution | Home | Residential Institution | |
| Accidental poisoning by drugs and medicaments | 430 | 8 | 15 | 2 |
| Accidental poisoning by other solid and liquid substances | 36 | — | 3 | — |
| Accidental poisoning by gases and vapours | 177 | — | 8 | — |
| Falls | 2,778 | 916 | 61 | 1 |
| Burns | 664 | 16 | 143 | — |
| Scalds and accidents caused by corrosive liquids | 27 | 11 | 6 | — |
| Electrocution | 69 | 1 | 21 | — |
| Inhalation and ingestion of food | 234 | 74 | 126 | 7 |
| Injury undetermined whether accidentally or purposely inflicted | 488 | 18 | 9 | 1 |
| Other accidents | 456 | 36 | 201 | 2 |
| Totals | 5,359 | 1,080 | 593 | 13 |
Nine bids were withdrawn following the Government's acceptance of adverse reports by the commission and 10 more before the commission had completed its inquiries.