RNS No 1130d
OFFICE OF FAIR TRADING
1 April 1999


"INVITATION TO COMMENT"  

ACQUISITION BY STANTON PLC, A SUBSIDIARY OF COMPAGNIE DE SAINT GOBAIN SA, 
OF ASSETS OF TOMKINS PLC, GUEST & CHRIMES LTD.

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:

     Mrs S Cochrane
     Room F403
     Office of Fair Trading
     Field House
     15 - 25 Bream's Buildings
     London EC4A 1PR    

     FAX: 0171-211-8916

to arrive by 19 April 1999


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