§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Supply how many cases were brought and how many convictions obtained since July, 1945, against employees of his Department on charges of bribery or corruption; and how many persons thus convicted are still in the public employment.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussSix cases, including three overseas, have been brought against employees of my Department on charges of bribery or corruption since July, 1945. Five convictions were obtained, but one was subsequently quashed on appeal. None of the persons concerned is still employed by my Department.