§ Mr. McEnteeasked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware that an action is now pending in the High Court against Sir William J. Mallinson, Deputy Controller in the Timber Control, and his trustees, in which it is alleged by the Crown that many breaches of trust have been committed by Sir William J. Mallinson; and will be therefore reconsider his decision not to suspend Sir William Mallinson from his office pending the hearing of the action?
§ Sir A. DuncanThe nature of the legal proceedings was described in my answer to the hon. Member of 21st October last. The answer to the second part of the Question is "No, Sir."