§ Mr. Rhodesasked the President of the Board of Trade (1) what inquiries he is undertaking under Section 165 of the Companies Act, 1948 in respect of the fraudulent trading activities of Service Distributors (Agencies) Limited, which is operating in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and other areas;
(2) what inquiries he is undertaking under Section 165 of the Companies Act, 1948 in respect of the fraudulent trading activities of Service Distributors (Holdings) Limited, Service Distributors (Marketing) Limited, Service Distributors (Retail) Limited, Service Distributors (Products) Limited, and Service Distributors (Sales) Limited.
§ Mr. DarlingOn present information I am not satisfied that the Board of Trade would be justified in appointing an inspector under Section 165(b) of the 29W Companies Act, 1948, to investigate the affairs of the "Service" group of companies.