HC Deb 02 August 1972 vol 842 cc134-5W
41. Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Lord President of the Council if he will introduce legislation to forbid the holding of stocks and shares exceeding £500 in value in any public company by all publicly-elected persons, whether Members of Parliament or of local authorities, and by all civil servants and local government officials.

Mr. R. Carr

No. I do not think the introduction of such legislation is either desirable or necessary.