RNS No 9269n
OFFICE OF FAIR TRADING
28th October 1998


"INVITATION TO COMMENT"

ACQUISITION BY LAPORTE PLC OF INSPEC GROUP PLC 

The Director General of Fair Trading is considering whether the above proposed
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:

     Mr. Robert Gillies
     Mergers Secretariat    
     Room F403                                              
     Office of Fair Trading
     Field House
     Bream's Buildings
     London EC4A 1PR

     FAX: 0171-211- 8916

     to  arrive by 10 November 1998. 

END

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