§ Mr. Barnettasked the President of the Board of Trade what co-operation he has received in his investigations into the activities of auction rings; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CroslandThis investigation is now nearing completion. Nearly fifty people have been interviewed, in this country and overseas, but Board of Trade Inspectors are still trying to interview one person, at present said to be abroad, who should be able to provide useful information. I would prefer not to say more about the inquiry at this stage.