§ Sir J. Vaughan-Morganasked the President of the Board of Trade (1) when he expects to reply to the letter of the right honourable Member for Reigate, dated 2nd August 1968, concerning the illegal activities of a dealers' ring in certain auction rooms; and whether he will now refer this matter to the Director of Public Prosecutions;
(2) what representations he has received about the illegal operation of a dealers' ring following a sale at Aldwick Court on 26th March, 1968; and what proceedings he is taking.
§ Mrs. Gwyneth DunwoodyI am considering the representations made by the right hon. Member for Reigate (Sir J. Vaughan-Morgan), and also similar representations from the hon. Member for Richmond, Surrey (Mr. A. Royle). I have not as yet received evidence of illegal operations, but will make further inquiries and write to the right hon. Member as soon as possible.