§ Mr. Butterfillasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the cost to date of his inspector's inquiry into the House of Fraser shareholdings; when he expects the inspector's report; and what he expects the final cost to be.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherThe cost to date of the inspection of House of Fraser plc under section 172 of the Companies Act 1948 is £60,217.
The inspector is proceeding with his inquiry as quickly as possible, but I cannot estimate when it will be completed, or the final cost.