It is a pleasure to appear before you, Mr. Sheridan, I believe for the first time. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham, Northfield (Richard Burden) for calling this debate. I know that he has worked assiduously for many years on matters concerning the Longbridge site, first in...

It is a pleasure to appear before you, Mr. Sheridan, I believe for the first time. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham, Northfield (Richard Burden) for calling this debate. I know that he has worked assiduously for many years on matters concerning the Longbridge site, first in...

I am grateful for the opportunity to raise with the Minister the results of the investigation into the affairs of Phoenix Venture Holdings Group, MG Rover Group and 33 other companies. I am pleased to be joined by my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham, Hall Green (Steve McCabe), who...

I am grateful for the opportunity to raise with the Minister the results of the investigation into the affairs of Phoenix Venture Holdings Group, MG Rover Group and 33 other companies. I am pleased to be joined by my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham, Hall Green (Steve McCabe), who...

Westminster hall adjournment debate on the independent Inspector's report into the collapse of MG Rover.

Westminster hall adjournment debate on the independent Inspector's report into the collapse of MG Rover.

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills is announcing that on Friday 11 September it will be publishing the report produced by independent inspectors appointed by the then Secretary of State for Trade and Industry after MG Rover Group went into administration on 8 April 2005 owing creditors nearly £1.3...

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills is announcing that on Friday 11 September it will be publishing the report produced by independent inspectors appointed by the then Secretary of State for Trade and Industry after MG Rover Group went into administration on 8 April 2005 owing creditors nearly £1.3...

I. Report on the affairs of Phoenix Venture Holdings Limited, MG Rover Group and 33 other companies. Volume 1. Incl. appendices. 438 p. II. Report on the affairs of Phoenix Venture Holdings Limited, MG Rover Group and 33 other companies. Volume 2. Incl. appendices. 438 p.

I. Report on the affairs of Phoenix Venture Holdings Limited, MG Rover Group and 33 other companies. Volume 1. Incl. appendices. 438 p. II. Report on the affairs of Phoenix Venture Holdings Limited, MG Rover Group and 33 other companies. Volume 2. Incl. appendices. 438 p.

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills is announcing today that the Serious Fraud Office has been asked to consider whether there should be a criminal investigation following completion of an inquiry into the collapse of the MG Rover Group. The decision was taken after the department studied a report...

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills is announcing today that the Serious Fraud Office has been asked to consider whether there should be a criminal investigation following completion of an inquiry into the collapse of the MG Rover Group. The decision was taken after the department studied a report...

My noble Friend, the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (Lord Mandelson) has made the following statement."The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills is announcing today that the Serious Fraud Office has been asked to consider whether there should be a criminal investigation following completion of an inquiry...

My noble Friend, the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (Lord Mandelson) has made the following statement."The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills is announcing today that the Serious Fraud Office has been asked to consider whether there should be a criminal investigation following completion of an inquiry...

My Lords, my noble friend has made a number of interesting comments. We only received this report on 11 June and, given the complexity and seriousness of this issue, the Government’s response has been very speedy. Given also the infrequency of such reviews and inquiries, there will always be lessons...

My Lords, my noble friend has made a number of interesting comments. We only received this report on 11 June and, given the complexity and seriousness of this issue, the Government’s response has been very speedy. Given also the infrequency of such reviews and inquiries, there will always be lessons...

My Lords, first, I disagree with the noble Lord on one issue. The automotive industry remains the key industry for the UK. Whether that involves advance engineering or the automotive industry in general, the collapse and problems around MG Rover were not the end of the industry in the UK—far...

My Lords, first, I disagree with the noble Lord on one issue. The automotive industry remains the key industry for the UK. Whether that involves advance engineering or the automotive industry in general, the collapse and problems around MG Rover were not the end of the industry in the UK—far...

My Lords, I declare an interest as a former West Midlands MP who was involved slightly in the early stages. I hope that the Minister recognises how strong feelings are in the West Midlands. The collapse of the company meant the virtual end of the British-owned motor industry. I understand...

My Lords, I declare an interest as a former West Midlands MP who was involved slightly in the early stages. I hope that the Minister recognises how strong feelings are in the West Midlands. The collapse of the company meant the virtual end of the British-owned motor industry. I understand...

My Lords, I ought to declare an interest as a former Minister who dealt with company inquiries. Is it not right that a delay is inevitable whenever company inquiries are considered? It is unusual for a delay of three to four years to take place, but not inevitable. Am I...

My Lords, I ought to declare an interest as a former Minister who dealt with company inquiries. Is it not right that a delay is inevitable whenever company inquiries are considered? It is unusual for a delay of three to four years to take place, but not inevitable. Am I...

My Lords, the noble Lord has raised a range of issues. It is intended that when the report is published it will be made available online and free of charge. It is important to state that this was an arm’s-length, independent and thorough investigation and review of a complex and...

My Lords, the noble Lord has raised a range of issues. It is intended that when the report is published it will be made available online and free of charge. It is important to state that this was an arm’s-length, independent and thorough investigation and review of a complex and...

My Lords, with your permission, I will now repeat an Answer made by my honourable friend the Minister for Business, Regulatory Reform and Employment Relations in the other place in response to an Urgent Question: "On 31 May 2005, the then Secretary of State for Trade and Industry appointed Guy...

My Lords, with your permission, I will now repeat an Answer made by my honourable friend the Minister for Business, Regulatory Reform and Employment Relations in the other place in response to an Urgent Question: "On 31 May 2005, the then Secretary of State for Trade and Industry appointed Guy...

My Lords, I join the noble Lord, Lord De Mauley, in thanking the Minister for repeating the Statement made in another place. It is clearly much more sensible to have a Statement on this important issue, rather than having to deal with it in the noble Lord’s Private Notice Question....

My Lords, I join the noble Lord, Lord De Mauley, in thanking the Minister for repeating the Statement made in another place. It is clearly much more sensible to have a Statement on this important issue, rather than having to deal with it in the noble Lord’s Private Notice Question....

My Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating the Statement. It is particularly gratifying given that I had tabled a Private Notice Question this morning on the same subject. It should have been clear to everyone involved that such an important announcement could not be swept under the carpet by...

My Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating the Statement. It is particularly gratifying given that I had tabled a Private Notice Question this morning on the same subject. It should have been clear to everyone involved that such an important announcement could not be swept under the carpet by...

Lords statement on the Companies Act inquiry into the collapse of MG Rover.

Lords statement on the Companies Act inquiry into the collapse of MG Rover.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform when he expects to receive the report of the inspectors appointed by Ministers under section 432 of the Companies Act 1985 to investigate and report on the affairs of Phoenix Venture Holdings Ltd, MG Rover Limited and related...

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform when he expects to receive the report of the inspectors appointed by Ministers under section 432 of the Companies Act 1985 to investigate and report on the affairs of Phoenix Venture Holdings Ltd, MG Rover Limited and related...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what progress has been made in his Department’s inquiry into Phoenix Holdings’ involvement in MG Rover; what the costs to all parties involved have been to date; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what progress has been made in his Department’s inquiry into Phoenix Holdings’ involvement in MG Rover; what the costs to all parties involved have been to date; and if he will make a statement.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on MG Rover.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on MG Rover.