§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) which inspectors previously assigned to investigate the case of share dealing in Anglia TV by Lord Archer of Weston-super-Mare are involved in the present investigation; [97383]
(2) when he expects to receive the results of the further investigation into the allegations of insider dealing by Lord Archer of Weston Super Mare in respect of shares in Anglia TV. [97253]
§ Mr. Byers[holding answer 4 November 1999]: Solicitors representing Lord Archer have provided details to "The Economist" of Lord Archer's transactions involving shares in Anglia TV and the reason why he 640W purchased them. I have drawn this information to the attention of my Permanent Secretary. He will decide what action, if any, should be taken.