HC Deb 08 April 1976 vol 909 c307W
Mr. Wrigglesworth has

asked the Secretary of State for Trade whether his Department has had consultations with the Stock Exchange, the Take-over Panel or the Bank of England about the affairs of Slater Walker Securities Ltd.

Mr. Clinton Davis

My Department is in frequent consultation with these, as with other bodies, on matters of common interest, and the particular matters to which my hon. Friend refers have been discussed.

Mr. Wrigglesworth

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what evidence he has of insider dealing carried out within the Slater Walker group of companies.

Mr. Clinton Davis

My Department is receiving a number of reports dealing with the Group and these require careful consideration.

Mr. Wrigglesworth

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what evidence he has of warehousing of shares within the Slater Walker group of companies.

Mr. Clinton Davis

None.