HC Deb 25 May 1978 vol 950 cc668-9W
Mr. Rooker

asked the Attorney-General if he will make a statement on the number of cases currently referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions following Department of Trade investigations.

The Attorney-General

Of the 15 cases currently referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions by the Department of Trade, five were the subject of investigation under Section 165 of the Companies Act 1948, and 10 the subject of inspection under Section 109 of the Companies Act 1968.