§ Mr. Ellisasked the Lord President of the Council if he is aware that the giving of false evidence, prevarication or suppression of the truth by witnesses while under examination before a Select Committee is punishable as a contempt of the House; and, in view of the evidence given by the representatives of Bristol Siddeley Engines Limited to the Committee of Public Accounts, he will move to refer to that Committee for their consideration the report of Sir Roy Wilson, Q.C., and others on their inquiry into certain contracts made with Bristol Siddeley Engines Limited.
§ Mr. CrossmanAs I said in answer to questions after the Business Statement on Thursday, 29th February, the Public Accounts Committee may look into this question if they so wish. When I know the Committee's wishes in this matter I shall be able to consider further the timing of a debate on the Report.