HC Deb 10 February 1997 vol 290 cc35-6W
Mr. Jamieson

To ask the President of the Board of Trade further to paragraph 2 of his statement, "Events Surrounding the Collapse of Rom Data" placed in the Library on 19 February 1996, when he expects

Company Inspectors Accountant inspectors costs (including support staff and VAT) £000 Legal inspectors costs (including support staff and VAT) £000 Total cost of inspection to date (including disbursements) £000
Guinness plc Mr. D. Donaldson QC Mr. I Watt FCA 2,397 634 3,031
Wace UK Holdings Ltd. Tinsley Robor plc European Colour plc Mr. A. Robertshaw Mr. C. Mayhew J (both departmental officers1) 14
Mirror Group Newspapers plc Sir R. J. L. Thomas Mr. R. Turner FCA 6,589 1,650 8,239

to make further information public; and when he expects the Department's disciplinary procedure will be completed. [14391]

Mr. Lang

[holding answer 6 February 1997]: The Department has completed its internal inquiries which have confirmed that there were failings in the handling of the case. The appropriate action has been taken in respect of the small number of staff whose work fell below the standard expected and the outcome has been reported to the Comptroller and Auditor General.