HC Deb 17 March 1987 vol 112 cc453-4W
Mr. Tim Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he has received any representations in relation to a possible breach by Lonrho plc of section 231 of the Companies Act 1985 in relation to its Liechtenstein subsidiaries, Northchart and Coronation.

Mr. Howard

Yes, representations have been received and are under consideration. The subsidiaries Northchart and Coronation are incorporated in Zimbabwe and South Africa, respectively, not Liechtenstein.