HL Deb 31 January 2000 vol 609 c9WA
The Earl of Courtown

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether any Minister or official in the Department of Trade and Industry had been made aware of problems at TransTec plc before the decision was made to conclude the inquiry into Hollis plc in December 1999. [HL739]

Lord Sainsbury of Turville

Department of Trade and Industry Ministers and officials became aware of problems at TransTec plc when suspension of its shares was announced on 24 December 1999.