§ 14. Mr. Doddsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department the result of investigations into the sending of a copy of a confidential police report. Exhibit No. 36, to the hon. Member for Erith and Crayford, together with the copy of a letter alleging unlawful practices in connection with the disposal of Government surplus stocks.
§ Major Lloyd-GeorgeAs to the circulation of the confidential document, I am unable to add to my reply of 3rd May to the hon. Member. The writer of the letter has been identified and interviewed, and I am informed that no further police action is to be taken.
§ Mr. DoddsWill the right non. and gallant Gentleman explain why, when the author of these letters alleging corrupt practices against civil servants has been identified, proceedings are not taken in court; or is there some special reason why these matters should not be brought into the daylight?
§ Major Lloyd-GeorgeThere is some doubt whether the circulation of this document is in fact a criminal offence. Regarding the allegations, I can only say that they are entirely without foundation.