HC Deb 04 February 1972 vol 830 cc229-30W
Mr. Cant

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether, in the light of evidence now in his possession, he will take steps to prevent a bank, the name of which has been supplied to him, opening a branch in Hope Street, Glasgow on 6th February.

Mr. Ridley

I am making inquiries into the activities of this company, but I have no powers to prevent a company from opening a branch.