HC Deb 20 July 1926 vol 198 c1016
6. Mr. COMPTON

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has yet received the Report from the Official Receiver of the Chancery Court of the County Palatine of Lancaster in reference to his inquiry into alleged fraudulent company promoting in the cotton industry; and, if so, what action he proposes to take in the matter?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

The question presumably refers to the investigation by the Official Receiver in the winding-up of the Leigh Waste Company Oldham (1920), Limited. The Official Receiver reports that the investigations are not yet completed.

Mr. COMPTON

Would the Minister see whether it is possible to expedite this investigation?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

It is not a question of expediting it; we are watching it continuously. The Official Receiver will make his report as soon as possible.