§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why it took him six weeks to reply to the communication from the hon. Member for West Ham, North relating to his communication dated 10th March regarding vehicle OYT 150F about which he has taken action within his responsibilities; what was the nature of the reply and what information as contained in this reply was not available within a few days of 10th March; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SharplesThe hon. Member was informed on 18th March that his inquiry had been referred to the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. My reply gave the latest available information. In view of the need to make police inquiries, the time taken to reply to the hon. Member was not unreasonable.