HC Deb 20 February 1940 vol 357 c1178W
Sir P. Hurd

asked the President of the Board of Trade what progress has been made with the investigation into the affairs of the Commonwealth, Australia, mining concerns, and when a report will be issued?

Sir A. Duncan

Investigations under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 1929, are being made into the affairs of Great Boulder Proprietary Gold Mines and its seven associated companies. In view of the complexity of these investigations and the possibility that inquiries may have to be pursued in Australia, a considerable time must elapse before they can be concluded.