HC Deb 25 June 1998 vol 314 c572W
Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what was the cost of her Department's investigation into the share transactions relating to Anglia TV in 1994; how many inspectors were assigned to the case; and how long it took. [46982]

Mr. Nigel Griffiths

On 8 February 1994 two independent inspectors were appointed under S.177 of the Financial Services Act 1986 to investigate dealings in the securities of Anglia Television Group Plc between 10 January and 21 January 1994. They submitted their report on 19 July 1994. Their fees and disbursements amounted to about £215,000 (including VAT).

Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if her Department's inspectors investigating the dealing by Lord Archer in Anglia TV shares in 1994 interviewed Sir Nicholas Lloyd; and if she will make a statement. [46577]

Mr. Nigel Griffiths

It is not the Department's practice to give details of witnesses in insider dealing investigations.