§ 59. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on what date and from whom he received a file of papers making charges and allegations of irregularities being carried on by a firm whose name has been supplied to him; what action was taken; when the file was asked to be returned; by whom; when he returned the file; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John DaviesI assume the hon. Member is referring to Valriff Ltd. The Department received a file of papers on 22nd May, 1969, from Mr. Redman and Mrs. Duveen of theSunday Mirror. Mrs. Duveen asked for the file back on 10th October, 1969, and it was returned to her that day. A compulsory winding-up order was made on 6th October, 1969. The Official Receiver submitted a report which did not disclose sufficient evidence to justify further action.