HC Deb 05 February 1969 vol 777 cc101-2W
69. Mr. Molloy

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will appoint inspectors under Section 165 of the Companies Act, 1948, to investigate the affairs of Inter-Continental Pharmaceuticals, Inter-Continental Pharmaceuticals (Bletchley) Ltd., and their associate companies, including the company's actions abroad, details of whose activities have been sent to him by the hon. Member for Ealing, North.

Mr. Dell

On 13th January the Board of Trade under Section 109 of the Companies Act, 1967, required the production of the books and papers of Inter-Continental Pharmaceuticals (Bletchley) Ltd. As a result of preliminary inquiries, the Board on 29th January appointed inspectors under Section165(b) of the Companies Act, 1948, to investigate the affairs of the Company and of Curtis & Co. Ltd.