HC Deb 27 November 1990 vol 181 c338W
Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what consultations he has had with British Gas regarding the cost of further computer runs to detect multiple share applications for British Gas.

Mr. Wakeham

None.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what representations he has had from the Metropolitan police for further computer runs to detect multiple share applications for British Gas.

Mr. Wakeham

The Department is in discussion with the Crown prosecution service and the police about the investigation and possible prosecution of multiple applications, both for British Gas and the forthcoming regional electricity company share offers.