§ Lord Spensasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the Department of Trade and Industry inspectors have finished their final report into the affairs of Guinness plc and, if not, what are the reasons for this delay.
§ The Minister of State, Department of Trade and Industry (Lord Strathclyde)The inspectors have not yet completed their enquiries into the membership and affairs of Guinness plc and in consequence are not in a position to submit a final report.