HC Deb 06 March 1972 vol 832 cc232-3W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will give the number of companies and details of same, for any period of time where undue expenditure of staff and resources need not be expended and where the information is readily available, where his Department has been requested to take action under the Companies Acts; and what action was taken in each instance.

Mr. Ridley

I have nothing to add to my right hon. Friend's answer on 28th February.—[Vol. 832, c.17.]