HC Deb 26 November 1969 vol 792 cc416-7
29. Mr. Ellis

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is his policy with regard to transfer of companies registered in this country to other countries where that company has interests in Rhodesia; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

This is not a matter in which the Board of Trade has any powers under the Companies Acts.

Mr. Ellis

If my hon. Friend accepts that it is a question of someone seeking to have something done legally so that he could trade with Rhodesia, and thus get round the Act, why does she say that her Department is not responsible? Surely someone must be responsible?

Mrs. Dunwoody

We have found no evidence showing that there has been a breach of the sanctions legislation. We should, of course, take action if any was discovered.