§ 44 and 45. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Attorney-General (1) for how long investigations have been going on into matters connected with the John Bloom affair; how long the police have been inquiring; and when their present inquiries will end;
(2) what further steps are envisaged as a result of the Report, now being investigated by the Director of Public Prosecutions, on the John Bloom affair.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe Board of Trade Inspectors were appointed to investigate the affairs of Rolls Razor Ltd. on 23rd July, 1964, and reported on 30th November, 1965; the police investigations commenced in December, 1965 and an interim report was sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions last month. The police investigations into this highly complex matter involving several companies and individuals are continuing and I am afraid that it is not possible to forecast a date for their completion. Until these investigations are complete there can be no decision on the further action to be taken.