§ 29. Mr. McEnteeasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether his attention has been called to case No. T. 1193/6/38, Inland Revenue, involving charges of fraud against the Crown; and, as the person concerned has been given a post as financial adviser to one of the control boards, what steps he proposes to take in the matter?
§ The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Captain Crookshank)I understand that the file of papers mentioned in the Question relates to a case in which the Commissioners of Inland Revenue, who are the appropriate authority, are engaged in investigating certain statements that have been made by a third party regarding the affairs of a certain individual. In the circumstances I can see no ground for the suggestion contained in the second part of the Question.
§ Mr. McEnteeIs the Financial Secretary aware that indisputable evidence has been given in abundance, which is well known to the Department; and in view of that is he going to take some action to stop this scandal?
§ Captain CrookshankI have explained that investigation is now being made by the appropriate authority to find out whether in fact there is a scandal. While that investigation is going on it is impossible for me to make any statement on the subject.
§ Mr. McEnteeIs the Financial Secretary aware that in this case investigation has been going on since June, 1938? Can we expect a decision this century?
§ Captain CrookshankI cannot answer for the rest of the century, but the hon. Member can take it from me that the investigation is going on as quickly as possible at this moment.