§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will investigate, with a view to prosecution under section 72 of the Companies Act 1980, contraventions of the provisions relating to insider dealing in the case of the bid for Wilkinson Match.
§ Mr. EyreI am in touch with the Stock Exchange, which is examining recent dealings in this company's shares. If this or other evidence warrants it, my Department will consider action under the 1980 Act.