HC Deb 16 June 1942 vol 380 c1357
6. Mr. Bellenger

asked the President of the Board of Trade why the investigation into the affairs of Gaumont British Picture Corporation, Limited, ordered in January, 1939, was suspended by his Department?

Mr. Dalton

This complicated investigation was suspended in June, 1940, on representations from the inspector that it had become impracticable to proceed with it owing to the shortage of skilled staff and other circumstances arising from the war. The applicants were consulted and offered no objection.