HC Deb 27 February 1967 vol 742 cc23-4W
44. Sir Knox Cunningham

asked the Attorney-General what reply was given by the Director of Public Prosecutions to the request made to him for advice before a decision was taken to prosecute the Reverend David Copestake for unlawfully possessing a drug; and if he will make a statement.

The Attorney-General

The advice of the Director of Public Prosecutions was neither sought nor given before the charge in this case was preferred.