Arla/Express Merger Inquiry

Timetable

7 July 2003	Merger referred.
July/August	Group visits, collection and analysis of evidence, third party hearings.
Early August	Further third party hearings, issues statement published.
Early August	Hearing with Arla and Express.
Early September	Consideration of conclusions. Possible preparation of remedies letter. Drafting of factual chapters.
Early September	Remedies hearing with Arla and Express. Checking of chapter drafts with parties.
Mid September	Drafting of conclusions and summary.
24 September 2003	Last day for submitting report.