§ Mr. Nigel GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) about which photocopying companies he has received complaints of malpractice;
(2) what action he is taking to investigate the complaints he has received of malpractice by photocopying companies;
(3) when he expects to report on the conclusions of his Department's investigation into malpractice by photocopying companies.
§ Mr. RedwoodAs I made clear in the Adjournment debate on 12 November 1990, at column 423, I am willing to consider any evidence that might warrant an inquiry under the Companies Act. I have now received information from the hon. Gentleman and from other sources. I continue to liaise with the Director General of Fair Trading to whom the complaints have been copied and who has a duty to consider the continued fitness of licensees to retain licences granted to them under the Consumer Credit Act 1974. But, as I explained on 12 November 1990, I will not be able to confirm whether we or any other authority are conducting an investigation.