§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many company inquiry reports have been completed, but not published; under which sections of the Companies Acts they were carried out; and what steps he is taking to clear reports for publication.
§ Mr. RedwoodThe following table lists 11 unpublished inspectors' reports where the decision to publish remains under consideration. It is always considered whether there is any reason why a report should not be published immediately and publication may be deferred where; for example, to do so would prejudice criminal proceedings. Occasionally it is decided not to publish a report.
Company name Type of Enquiry British Anzani plc S165 Companies Act 1948 Medway Secondary Metals plc S165 Companies Act 1948 Graylaw Holdings Limited and Link Service Stations Limited S165 Companies Act 1948 Bank Street Securities Limited S165 Companies Act 1948 Pennine Commercial Holdings plc1 S165 Companies Act 1948 Guinness plc1 S432 and S442 Companies Act 1985 The Bestwood plc and Atlanta Fund Managers Limited S432 and S442 Companies Act 1985 and S432 Companies Act 1985 Blue Arrow plc S432 Companies Act 1985 BOM Holdings plc S432 Companies Act 1985 1Interim.