What plans he has to introduce legislation to reverse the Caparo judgment. - I have no such plans, but continue to keep the situation under review.

What plans he has to introduce legislation to reverse the Caparo judgment. - I have no such plans, but continue to keep the situation under review.

What is his policy on the distribution of orphan funds between insurance policy holders and shareholders; and what sums have so far been identified and apportioned. - Inc figs and ref to 255 c362-3W. (Holding answer 12 July 1996).

What is his policy on the distribution of orphan funds between insurance policy holders and shareholders; and what sums have so far been identified and apportioned. - Inc figs and ref to 255 c362-3W. (Holding answer 12 July 1996).

When he will be publishing a consultative document on the Companies Act provisions under which shareholders may table resolutions for discussion at the annual general meeting.

When he will be publishing a consultative document on the Companies Act provisions under which shareholders may table resolutions for discussion at the annual general meeting.

Draft SIs on deregulation (friendly societies act 1992) and deregulation (credit unions). Lords debate on motion to approve. Agreed to on question.

Draft SIs on deregulation (friendly societies act 1992) and deregulation (credit unions). Lords debate on motion to approve. Agreed to on question.

Adjournment debate on the effect of Government policies on homes and share ownership.

Adjournment debate on the effect of Government policies on homes and share ownership.

Pursuant to his Answer of 5th March, Official Report, columns 135-6W, if he will give powers to shareholders of public companies to enable them to receive a detailed explanation of the reasons for a creditor company's refusal to initiate an action for bankruptcy in instances where the debt is in...

Pursuant to his Answer of 5th March, Official Report, columns 135-6W, if he will give powers to shareholders of public companies to enable them to receive a detailed explanation of the reasons for a creditor company's refusal to initiate an action for bankruptcy in instances where the debt is in...

Draft SI on Deregulation (Credit Unions) (Affirmative instrument) together with statement by HM Treasury. Approved by Parliament. Made 29 April 1996 (SI 1996/1189). Coming into force 1 September 1996.

Draft SI on Deregulation (Credit Unions) (Affirmative instrument) together with statement by HM Treasury. Approved by Parliament. Made 29 April 1996 (SI 1996/1189). Coming into force 1 September 1996.

If he will comment on the formula used by the electricity industry regulator to determine how much profit is given as return to shareholders.

If he will comment on the formula used by the electricity industry regulator to determine how much profit is given as return to shareholders.

If he will comment on the formula used by the gas industry regulator to determine how much profit is given as return to shareholders.

If he will comment on the formula used by the gas industry regulator to determine how much profit is given as return to shareholders.

If he will comment on the formula used by the water industry regulator to determine how much profit is given as return to shareholders.

If he will comment on the formula used by the water industry regulator to determine how much profit is given as return to shareholders.

If he will amend the Industrial and Provident Societies Acts, to increase the limit on shareholding to £50,000 to facilitate higher levels of capital formation. - Includes figures.

If he will amend the Industrial and Provident Societies Acts, to increase the limit on shareholding to £50,000 to facilitate higher levels of capital formation. - Includes figures.

If he will list the principal statements, or documents, authorised or made by persons who are, or have been, Ministers of the Crown since 1990, which show that it was the intention of Her Majesty's Government to so privatise the functions of the former British Railways in a manner that...

If he will list the principal statements, or documents, authorised or made by persons who are, or have been, Ministers of the Crown since 1990, which show that it was the intention of Her Majesty's Government to so privatise the functions of the former British Railways in a manner that...

In which privatised companies the Government retains a share holding; and what number of shares the Government owns in each such company. - Table given.

In which privatised companies the Government retains a share holding; and what number of shares the Government owns in each such company. - Table given.

Pursuant to the Answer to the honourable Member for Derby South of 5th December, Official Report, columns 154-56W, if he will state all holdings of personal equity plans with special reference to such holdings in the form of bonds, collective investments such as unit trusts or collective funds or directly...

Pursuant to the Answer to the honourable Member for Derby South of 5th December, Official Report, columns 154-56W, if he will state all holdings of personal equity plans with special reference to such holdings in the form of bonds, collective investments such as unit trusts or collective funds or directly...

Pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Derby South, Official Report, columns 154-56W, what percentage of total shares and individually owned shares were represented by personal equity plans for the years referred to. - Inc table of available information.

Pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Derby South, Official Report, columns 154-56W, what percentage of total shares and individually owned shares were represented by personal equity plans for the years referred to. - Inc table of available information.

What percentage of the value of the United Kingdom equity market was (a) in the hands of private shareholders and (b) held by pension funds for each year since 1979. - Inc table.

What percentage of the value of the United Kingdom equity market was (a) in the hands of private shareholders and (b) held by pension funds for each year since 1979. - Inc table.