TAKEOVER BIDS FOR SAFEWAYS

Early day motion 560, tabled 22 January 2003 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 19 members.

That this House notes with concern that the takeover bids for Safeways, currently being reported, potentially put at risk 1300 jobs at Safeways' headquarters in West London; and calls upon the Government to be prepared to intervene in the takeover process to protect the public interest, for both employees and consumers.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Labour/Co-operative 1.