TAKEOVER OF CADBURY

Early day motion 679, tabled 20 January 2010 by Lynne Jones (Labour). Signed by 41 members.

That this House notes with deep concern the decision by the board of Cadbury to recommend the bid for the company by Kraft; further notes Kraft's heavily indebted position; fears that the takeover may result in plant closures and job losses; and urges the Government to examine takeover legislation with the greatest urgency with a view to providing some degree of security against predatory takeovers.

Signatures by party: Labour 27, Liberal Democrat 6, Conservative 3, Independent 3, Respect 1, Scottish National Party 1.