§ Sir J. D. REESasked the Attorney-General how many prosecutions have been undertaken in the last five years by the Director of Public Prosecutions for offences which may be described as political; and whether the Government will grant a return of such prosecutions and of the results?
§ Mr. McKENNAMy right hon. and learned Friend cannot answer this question until he knows what the hon. Member means by "offences which may be described as political."
§ Sir J. D. REESIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that in the question I have adopted his own words contained in an answer to a question?
§ Mr. McKENNANo, Sir, I am not aware of that.
§ Sir J. D. REESI shall be happy to supply the right hon. Gentleman with the words of the answer.
§ Mr. McKENNAThe Attorney-General's opinion as to what constitutes a political offence might not correspond to what the hon. Gentleman would describe as a political offence.
§ Sir J. D. REESMay I ask if the right hon. Gentleman will lay aside the craft and subtlety of the Minister and answer the question?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member will have an opportunity of raising the question on another occasion.