"Angela Ann Knight" Order of the British Empire/CBE was the Chief Executive of Energy UK, the trade association for the energy industry. She is the former Chief Executive of the British Bankers' Association and the former Conservative Party (UK)/Conservative Party Parliament of the United Kingdom/Member of Parliament representing the constituency of Erewash (UK Parliament constituency)/Erewash from 1992–97. She also served as the Economic Secretary to the Treasury from 1995–97.

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Shell has saved money so it has a responsibility to help right the wrong of leaving individual holders with a large tax bill.

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I think since they started doing this, it started as an idea ten years ago we have received almost 80 thousand pounds, ... including what we are collecting to day of fresh produce which is great for our clients at this time of year.

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It's a victory for those who refused the offer because it would leave them with a huge tax bill.

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I do think that one of the things the investors must do is ask the questions -- they have a responsibility (to ask) 'Why should I believe you just because you're a finance director telling me your company's wonderful?'

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There is no reason why Shell could not have done this at the start and if they had, then it could have saved a lot of heartache.

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These figures tell the story of an exciting and exhausting three months, when investment in stocks and shares became a truly mainstream activity - more people traded shares this year than went to football matches!

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They've gone for someone they know.

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The exchange is saying to shareholders, 'Stick with us, you get the money. Why take an offer from anyone else?' They want shareholder support and are making it financially worthwhile.

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Ask a few questions. Just because it's got a good name and seems to be rising all the time doesn't mean that fundamentals like making a profit and understanding what the product is suddenly don't apply.

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