Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) 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, pursuant to the Answer to the honourable Member for Great Grimsby of 20th June, Official Report, column 142W, regarding Robert Maxwell, when he expects to receive a report from the inspectors appointed on 8th June 1992 under the Companies Acts to investigate the affairs and membership of Mirror Group Newspapers plc; and what has been the cost to date of the inspection. - Includes fact that cost of inspection to date is £7,946,344.

Answer: Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to the answer to the hon. Member for Great Grimsby (Mr. Mitchell) of 20 June 2000, Official Report, column 142W, regarding Robert Maxwell, when he expects to receive a report from the inspectors appointed on 8 June 1992 under the Companies Acts to investigate the affairs and membership of Mirror Group Newspapers plc; and what has been the cost to date of the inspection. [134879] Dr. Howells: The inspectors have not completed their inquiries and so have not yet submitted their report to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry. Although I am hopeful that these inquiries will be completed shortly, the inspectors are independent and I am unable to say when this is likely to be. The cost of the inspection to date (excluding Value Added Tax) is £7,946,344.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 134879; 355 c156W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Company investigations Costs Inquiries Newspaper press Mirror Group Newspapers Maxwell, Robert
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