§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) whether he will make a statement on the collapse of Atlantic Computers;
(2) how and when his Department became aware of the financial difficulties at Atlantic Computers and British and Commonwealth Holdings;
(3) whether the Government will offer any financial aid to British and Commonwealth Holdings.
§ Mr. Redwood[holding answer 8 May 1990]: My Department became aware of financial difficulties at Atlantic Computers when it was announced early on 17 April that administrators had been appointed by British Commonwealth Holdings. I have no plans to offer financial aid.