RNS No 1176h
OFFICE OF FAIR TRADING
31st July 1998


"INVITATION TO COMMENT"  

ACQUISITION BY ANDREW SYKES GROUP PLC OF COX PLANT HIRE


The Director General of Fair Trading is considering whether the above 
acquisition qualifies for investigation under the merger provisions of the Fair
Trading  Act 1973.  Should it be found to qualify, the Director General will
consider it further with a view to advising the Secretary of State for Trade
and Industry under section 76(1) of  the Act as to  whether or not the merger
should be referred to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission for investigation
and report.

Please send written representations about any competition or public interest 
implications to:

     Ms Debbie Samosa
     Mergers Secretariat    
     Room F406                                              
     Office of Fair Trading
     Field House
     Bream's Buildings
     London EC4A 1PR    

     FAX: 0171-211-8916

     to  arrive by 13 August 1998. 


END

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