§ 23. Lieut.-Colonel Liptonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what costs to public funds have been incurred to date on the litigation between the Inland Revenue and Messrs. Tate and Lyle Limited.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerThe company's bills of costs have not yet been received. The Revenue costs are estimated as about £580.
§ Lieut.-Colonel LiptonTo be sure that public funds are not wasted on the costs of the Crown and costs of the company, will the Chancellor say whether he has decided to embark on further litigation in the hope of further success—in which case we wish him well—or has he decided to introduce legislation which would be cheaper and less uncertain in its effects?
§ Mr. ButlerLeave to appeal to the House of Lords has been given, and I can say no more at this stage.
§ Lieut.-Colonel LiptonIs advantage to be taken of the leave to appeal?
§ Mr. SpeakerI do not think we can discuss this matter further.