§ Sir J. Mellorasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is now in a position to introduce legislation to give effect to the recommendations of the Departmental Committee on Fixed Trusts?
§ Mr. RuncimanI cannot at present add to the answer which I gave to the hon. Member for Reigate (Mr. Touche) on 6th April.
§ Sir J. MellorIn view of the fact that the Departmental Committee reported in July of last year, would my right hon. 100 Friend give the House the reasons for the rather long delay in dealing with this matter?
§ Mr. RuncimanI can only say that the Bill is in process of being prepared.