Take the money - and confess

Article Abstract:

The UK Labour Party tabled a motion for banning foreign governments from making donations to political parties, but such a law would be easy to evade. Insisting on disclosure might be more effective. At present, Conservatives may contribute unknowingly to Labour Party funds through their trade union and Labour voters may contribute unknowingly to the Conservatives because their pension funds are invested in companies who contribute to the Central Office.

Finance, Donations, Political parties, Conservative Party (United Kingdom), Business enterprises

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Brands must flow in water deal

Article Abstract:

Sir Leon Brittan, European Commission competition officer, investigated a deal for Nestle to buy the bottler Source Perrier SA from Perrier which would have made Nestle and BSN the only two bottled water firms in France. The sale was permitted on condition that Nestle sell about eight of the water sources it will acquire to a single buyer. Under 2% of mineral water sales are imports, restricting the market in France.

Roasted coffee, Bottled and canned soft drinks, Groceries and related products, not elsewhere classified, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Perrier Group of America Inc., Mineral waters, Mineral water, Nestle Beverage Co.

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Westminster battle 'is key to union.' (Maastricht referendum possibility as UK takes over EC presidency)(includes diary of council meetings and list of main policy issues)

Article Abstract:

The UK assumes the presidency of the EC for six months from Jul 1 1992. The Labour Party may insist on a referendum about the Maastricht treaty. The Council of Ministers has a programme of 38 meetings during the six months. The main policy issues for Britain are described.

United Kingdom, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Political aspects, European Union. Council of the European Union

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