§ 5. Mr. Chetwyndasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what request he has received from the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company for authority to produce documents required by United States Department of Justice in its inquiry into alleged anti-trust activities; and what reply he has made.
§ Mr. Geoffrey LloydNone, Sir.
§ Mr. ChetwyndHow can any Government inquire into alleged abuses arising from cartels which are, by their nature, international if another Government refuses to allow essential documents to be produced?
§ Mr. LloydI can only say that the decision whether or not to seek the Government's authority to produce documents is entirely one for the company.
§ Mr. M. MacPhersonHas the right hon. Gentleman made up his mind about the kind of answer he will give in the event of his receiving such a request?
§ Sir H. WilliamsIs it not true that the documents in question are those relating 4 to the period from 1945 to 1950, when the late Government were 51 per cent. shareholders in the company?