HC Deb 16 July 1980 vol 988 c547W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will use his formal powers under section 72 of the Companies Act 1980 to investigate, with a view to prosecution, insider dealing in the shares of Bernard Wardle Ltd.

Mr. Eyre

The insider dealing provisions of the Companies Act 1980 came into force on 23 June. I have no evidence to suggest that an offence against them has been committed in relation to the shares of Bernard Wardle Ltd., but, if the hon. Member can send me such evidence, I will consider it.