§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the character of the evidence handed to the police by the Sefton family practitioner committee relating to the alleged irregular use of National Health Service prescriptions.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI understand that investigations were initiated by the police on the basis of allegations made in confidence to them. I understand that subsequently the police referred the papers to the Director of Public Prosecutions, who advised against prosecution.