HC Deb 12 December 1977 vol 941 c27W
29. Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Trade how many of the companies listed on page 157 of the Fay Report on the Crown Agents have been the subject of Department of Trade investigations.

Mr. Clinton Davis

Three, pursuant to Section 165 of the Companies Act 1948, viz., Vehicle and General Insurance Co., Ltd., London and Counties Security Group Ltd., and London Capital Group. In addition, inquiries into seven companies associated with the Israel British Bank Ltd. were made pursuant to Section 109 of the Companies Act 1948, but, since these are confidential, I cannot disclose the information obtained.