§ Mr. John MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the basis, in the case of Mr. H. P. Herbert, of the finding that no wrongdoing had taken place by the chairman and managing director of the company complained of; and what cognisance his Department took of the allegation that assets were removed by the chairman and managing director, and that the company was trading whilst insolvent for six months.
§ Mr. RedwoodInformation obtained by the Department concerning the company complained of is at present under consideration as to what action, if any, is appropriate.
Cognisance has been taken of all allegations made by Mr. H. P. Herbert concerning the company.
§ Mr. John MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps he has taken to ensure that the complaints made on behalf of Mr. H. P. Herbert have been fully investigated by his Department.
§ Mr. RedwoodInformation relevant to the complaints made on behalf of Mr. H. P. Herbert is under consideration. Further comment would not be appropriate.