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Written question asked by Roger Gale (Conservative) on Monday, 23 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 October 2000. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Thursday, 26 October 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, if he will establish an inquiry into the privatisation in 1988 of the Virgin Group and the subsequent re-sale in 1989 of a 25 per cent. stake in that company to the Pony Canyon Company. - If the honMember sends me any evidence in support of this request I will consider this.
Answer

Mr. Gale: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will establish an inquiry into the privatisation in 1988 of the Virgin Group and the subsequent re-sale in 1989 of a 25 per cent. stake in that company to the Pony Canyon Company. [134618] Dr. Howells: If the hon. Member sends me any evidence in support of this request I will consider it.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
355 c153W; 134618
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Privatisation Stocks and shares Virgin Group
Link
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