HC Deb 26 March 1957 vol 567 c97W
54. Mr. A. E. Cooper

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he has yet received the observations of the directors of Hide and Company on the statement of facts presented to him by the shareholders committed in support of the application for an inquiry into the affairs of the company by more than 3,000 shareholders; and if he is yet in a position to appoint inspectors.

Mr. Erroll

Yes, and my right hon. Friend is appointing inspectors whose names he hopes to announce within a few days. This is likely to be a complicated inquiry and it may take some time.