Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Monday, 13 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 November 2000. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 November 2000 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what papers have been removed from the Official Receiver by the administrative receivers relating to (a) John Drewe, (b) Allivane International and (c) companies associated with Astra Holdings; for what reason and under whose authority the papers were removed; and if he will make a statement. - (Holding answer 27 November 2000).

Answer: Mr. Mackinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what papers have been removed from the Official Receiver by the administrative receivers relating to (a) John Drewe, (b) Allivane International and (c) companies associated with Astra Holdings; for what reason and under whose authority the papers were removed; and if he will make a statement. [138748] Dr. Howells: [holding answer 27 November 2000]: The Official Receiver is not aware that any of the accounting records of Astra Holdings plc, stored on his behalf with a commercial storage company, have been removed by the administrative receivers.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 357 c537W;357 c536W; 138748
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Disclosure of information Company investigations Company liquidations Company accounts Astra Holdings
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