§ 64. Mr. THURTLEasked the Attorney-General if he is now in a position to state what action, if any, he contemplates taking against the Dutchman, named Hauser, who corrupted the two civil servants of the Enemy Debts Department who were recently convicted?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Clynes)I have been asked to reply to this question and regret that I can only say that it would not be in the public interest to make any statement on this matter.
§ Mr. THURTLEIs my hon. Friend aware this matter has been under con- 2612 sideration for nearly two months; and will he endeavour to get those responsible to come to an early decision upon it?
§ Mr. CLYNESAs far as my Department is concerned, there has been no delay whatever. I can give the hon. Member, privately, some information to explain further my answer.
§ Mr. KELLYIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this matter was known to the late Government for nearly two years?