§ 13. Mr. Lewisasked the President of the Board of Trade the names of the inspectors appointed by his Department to inquire into matters affecting the Gordon Hotels Limited; how many meetings these inspectors have held into matters affecting the Gordon Hotels Limited since March, 1956; and whether he anticipates receiving their report before the end of the present financial year.
§ Sir D. EcclesThe inspectors appointed by my predecessor were Mr. Melford Stevenson, Q.C., and Mr. D. V. House, chartered accountant. I do not know how many meetings the inspectors have thought it necessary to hold. I hope to receive their report very shortly.
§ Mr. LewisSurely the Minister ought to have found out how many meetings have been held so that he could have answered the Question. Is he aware that the shareholders are very annoyed with him and with his Department because, for over twelve months, they have been waiting to get this sorry state of affairs cleared up? Will he do something to get this report before the shareholders have their requisitioned meeting next week?
§ Sir D. EcclesMr. Melford Stevenson has, I believe, been engaged on some other business, and he states that we shall get the report very shortly.