§ MR. BOTTOMLEY (Hackney, S.)To ask Mr. Attorney-General whether, in connection with the liquidation of the Joint Stock Trust and Finance Corporation, Limited, papers have been laid before the Treasury; and, if so, whether 720 any decision has yet been arrived at in regard to the institution of proceedings against any of the directors of the company.
(Answered by Sir William Robson). It is not usual, and I do not think it is in the public interest, that I should state whether papers in any particular matter are before me for consideration in regard to criminal proceedings. What passes between the Law Officers and the Departments in such matters is confidential.