HC Deb 24 June 2003 vol 407 c681W
David Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether the departmental report into alleged involvement by British American Tobacco in smuggling has been completed; and when it will be published. [117588]

Jacqui Smith

[holding answer 9 June 2003]: Inquiries pursuant to s.447 Companies Act 1985 which were announced on 30 October 2000 are nearing completion. The results of such inquiries under the Companies Act 1985 are not published.