§ Mr. BlairTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (1) when he estimates his Department will complete the section 447 investigation into the Burton Group; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if he has considered ordering a section 432 investigation into the Burton Group's takeover of Debenham; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaudeInquiries under section 447 of the Companies Act 1985 into Burtons are in progress, as the company has itself stated. Beyond that I cannot comment.