§ Mr. CohenTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what matters were covered by the public interest immunity certificates used in connection with the disqualification proceedings against Mr. Gerald James and the directors of Astra Holdings. [41874]
§ Mrs. BeckettNo public interest immunity certificates were sought by my Department or were issued in connection with the disqualification proceedings against former directors of Astra Holding plc. Despite press reports that it was intended to use a PII to suppress the 'Moulsdale letter' in that case, the letter was in fact brought to the attention of the court by my Department.
§ Mr. Campbell-SavoursTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what advice DTI inspectors have given on the prosecution of Mr. Gerald James. [38920]
§ Mrs. BeckettDTI inspectors appointed to investigate the affairs of Astra plc offered views on disqualification but not on prosecution.