§ Dr. Petersasked the Attorney-General what steps are being taken against Harry Clapham, lately Vicar of St. Thomas's, Lambeth, to recover moneys misused by him in connection with the affairs of his parish and who was convicted at the Old Bailey in June, 1942; and whether he has paid 1,000 towards the costs of the prosecution under the Order of the Court.
§ The Attorney-GeneralAn action is pending in the Chancery Division of the High Court by the Attorney-General against Mr. Clapham claiming an Order for an account and payment of all moneys alleged to have been received for charitable purposes. This action will probably be heard before the end of the present Sittings. Pending the result of this action no steps are being taken with a view to enforcing payment of the £1,000 which Mr. Clapham was directed by the Central Criminal Court to pay towards the costs of his prosecution in the Court.