§ Mr. TruswellTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what reports her Department has produced on Exchange Direct during the last year; and if she will make them available to the police investigation into the company. [39998]
§ Miss Melanie Johnson[holding answer 4 March 2002]: The Department has produced no reports on Exchange Direct plc.
A winding up order was made against the company on 23 January 2002 and the Official Receiver is now responsible for investigating the reasons for the company's failure and the conduct of its directors. The Official Receiver is aware of the police investigation and will provide assistance as appropriate.