Notice of Consultation on the proposed acquisition by News Corporation of up to 60.9% of BSkyB Group PLC, March 2011
The Secretary of State sought views as to whether the attached undertakings in lieu were sufficient to remedy, mitigate or prevent the public interest concerns in relation to media plurality raised by this merger.
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The Secretary of State sought views as to whether the attached undertakings in lieu were sufficient to remedy, mitigate or prevent the public interest concerns in relation to media plurality raised by this merger.
For reasons explained in the consultation document below, the Secretary of State did not consult on any competition aspects of the proposed merger.
Documents
Notice of Consultation on the proposed acquisition by News Corporation of up to 60.9% of BSkyB Group PLCapplication/pdfNotice of Consultation on the proposed acquisition by News Corporation of up to 60.9% of BSkyB Group PLCapplication/rtfNews Corporation – revised version of undertakings in lieu proposal for consultationapplication/pdfSummary of responses to the consultation seeking views on the undertakings offered by News Corporation - March 2011 application/pdfSummary of responses to the consultation seeking views on the undertakings offered by News Corporation - March 2011 text/rtf