RNS Number:3809M
Office of Fair Trading
16 June 2003

"INVITATION TO COMMENT"

The acquisition by March UK Ltd, an associate of Littlewoods Ltd, of the home
shopping and home delivery businesses of GUS plc

 The Office of Fair Trading is considering whether the above acquisition
qualifies for investigation under the merger provisions of the Fair Trading Act
1973. Should it be found to qualify, the OFT 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
Competition Commission for investigation and report.

Affected Sector: Home shopping

Please send written representations about any competition or public interest
implications to:

Ms W Simpson

Office of Fair Trading

Fleetbank House

2-6 Salisbury Square

London EC4Y 8JX

FAX: 020-7211-8916

to arrive by 30 June 2003.


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