§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he has any plans to appoint inspectors to investigate the affairs of Garston Amhurst under the Companies Act.
§ Mr. RedwoodOn 7 March 1990 compulsory winding-up orders were made against GAA Group Holdings Limited, Garston Amhurst Associates (London) Limited, Garston Amhurst Associates (Bristol) Limited, Garston Amhurst Associates (Financial Services) Limited and Garston Amhurst Associates (Financial
Company name Current position Garston Amhurst Associates (Bristol) Limited Compulsory Liquidation 18 May 1990 Garston Amhurst Associates (Financial Management) Limited Compulsory Liquidation 14 June 1990 Garston Amhurst Associates (Financial Services) Limited Compulsory Liquidation 18 May 1990 Garston Amhurst Associates (General) Limited Directors convicted 14 August 1990 Garston Amhurst Associates (London) Limited Compulsory Liquidation 15 June 1990 Garston Amhurst Mortgages Limited Compulsory Liquidation 13 August 1990 It is not the Department's policy to pursue for outstanding accounts and annual returns once a company has been placed in compulsory liquidation. In the case of Garston Amhurst Associates (General) Limited, the directors were convicted for failing to submit accounts and annual returns and fined accordingly.
The registrar has confirmed that action is continuing to secure compliance.