§ 37. Mr. Hugh Jenkinsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is aware that foreign-owned companies are contributing to the Conservative Party, and if he will introduce legislation to make it illegal for such companies to make political donations.
§ Sir G. HoweAll companies subject to the Companies Act, whether British or foreign-owned, are required to comply with the provisions of Section 19 of the Companies Act 1967. I do not propose to make any change in that position.