31.   Unlike a Lloyds-Abbey combination, a merger of Abbey National and the Bank of Scotland should easily clear antitrust scrutiny, analysts said.

32.   Whatever the outcome, the benefit to consumers may come from the antitrust scrutiny that such a deal will inevitably bring.

33.   Whether this latest merger goes through or not, the greatest consumer benefit may come from the antitrust scrutiny that the deal will inevitably bring.

34.   An agreement would likely receive antitrust scrutiny and the companies could be required to trim their pet food businesses in order to gain regulatory approval.

35.   Because of its size, the merger would probably attract antitrust scrutiny by the Federal Trade Commission.

36.   In addition to FCC approval, the deal also faces antitrust scrutiny from the Justice Department.

37.   Northrop officials say their offer would better withstand antitrust scrutiny.