HL Deb 12 November 1996 vol 575 c98WA
Lord Spens

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the Department of Trade and Industry's inspectors appointed in November 1986 to investigate the affairs of Guinness plc, have completed their report, and, if so, whether the report has been submitted to the Secretary of State and when the publication of the report can be expected.

The Minister of State, Department of Trade and Industry (Lord Fraser of Carmyllie)

The inspectors appointed to investigate and report on the affairs and membership of Guinness plc have not yet completed their report.