§ 29. Mr. GROVESasked the Attorney-General if he will give a detailed list of company promoters and directors proceeded against by the Director of Public Prosecutions since 1921 for dishonest practices, and the result of the proceedings in each case?
§ Sir VICTOR WARRENDER(Vice-Chamberlain of the Household): I have been asked to reply. My right hon. and 922 learned Friend regrets that records are not kept in a form which would enable him to give the information asked for, and that the time and labour expended in extracting it would appear to be unjustifiable.
§ Mr. GROVESIs it because the list would be such a long one that the hon. Gentleman cannot supply it; and surely, if it be not a long list, the trouble to procure it would not be great? Further, would it not be a useful document?
§ Sir V. WARRENDERI gather that the question is so wide that investigation would have to take place in practically every case that has been undertaken during the past 12 years.
§ Mr. GROVESIf I put a more specific and detailed question before the House adjourns, shall I be able to get an answer?