§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proposals he has to improve the input of large institutional investors into limited companies.
§ Mr. RedwoodI assume that the question refers to the influence which large shareholders can have over company management. It is for them to use as they see fit, and my right hon. Friend welcomes the current public debate on ways in which shareholders can generally make constructive use of their influence, particularly in giving weight to longer-term performance.