HC Deb 20 November 1968 vol 773 c285W
78. Sir J. Vaughan-Morgan

asked the President of the Board of Trade what action he is now taking on the proposal to set up an independent inquiry under a Queen's Counsel to look into all the relevant circumstances of the sale of the Duccio painting and evidence concerning a ring at an art auction.

Mr. Dell

After consulting my right hon. and learned Friend the Attorney General, my right hon. Friend has concluded that it would be undesirable to pursue inquiries into the case in that manner.