§ Mr. SkinnerTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will now take steps to investigate the alleged insider dealing in shares in Pleasurama; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaudeThe surveillance division at the stock exchange looks at cases of price movements before price950W sensitive announcements, and where appropriate it passes information to my Department for consideration of whether further investigation is required, in particular by the appointment of inspectors under section 177 of the Financial Services Act 1986. Such appointments are not normally announced.