§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the President of the Board of Trade on which date inspectors were appointed to inquire into the affairs of Astra plc; which matters were referred for the examination of the inspectors at the outset; which matters were subsequently referred to them; and when he expects to receive their report.
§ Mr. Neil HamiltonI refer to the answer which my predecessor gave to the hon. Member on 19 November 1991,Official Report, column 118. The inspectors are now in the final stages of their investigation, but I cannot say when it will be completed.