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Mr. Arthur Lewis
asked the Minister for Trade if he will ask the Director General of Fair Trading to investigate the bid by Great Universal Stores PLC for Empire Stores PLC; and if he will make a statement.
Dr. Vaughan
The Director General of Fair Trading is currently investigating this proposed merger. He will be letting my right hon. and noble Friend have his advice in due course.