HC Deb 30 July 1942 vol 382 c684
44. Major Petherick

asked the Home Secretary whether he will exercise his powers under the Defence of the Realm Act to procure the disclosure of the names of the beneficial owners of the shares held in the names of nominees in the British Manufacture and Research Company, Limited?

Mr. H. Morrison

I understand that inquiries in the direction suggested have already been instituted by my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade.