HC Deb 25 March 1946 vol 421 cc11-2W
89. Mr. Osborne

asked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he proposes to take with respect to the North Kalgurli United Gold Development, Commonwealth Mining and Finance, Murchison Gold Development, Beryl Gold Corporation, Meckatharra Gold Mines, and Great Boulder Mining and Finance companies, which are being wound up.

Mr. Belcher

These six companies are all inter-connected and were in voluntary liquidation. Petitions for their compulsory winding up were heard before Mr. justice Vaisey on 18th of this month, and an Order was made for each company to be wound-up by the court under the Companies Act, 1929. The Senior Official Receiver who is now the liquidator of each company is required by Section 182 of the Act to report whether in his opinion further inquiry is desirable as to any matter relating to the promotion, formation, or failure of the companies Or the conduct of the business thereof. As the administration of the affairs of the companies is now in the hands of the court, no action is required by the Board of Trade.