§ Mr. JamiesonTo ask the President of the Board of Trade, pursuant to his letters to the hon. Member for Plymouth, Devonport dated 15 February, 24 March and 2 April, if his Department is currently conducting disciplinary proceedings following the collapse of ROM-Data Corporation Ltd.; and when he expects the process to be concluded. [28269]
§ Mr. Oppenheim[holding answer 7 May 1996]: An inquiry under the Department's disciplinary procedures is presently in hand. It is not possible to say when this will be completed, but it is in everybody's interest that it should be concluded as quickly as possible, consistent with the principles of fair treatment for those members of staff involved and employment law.