§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when his Department was first requested to take action on the illegal practices known as cube-cutting; what action he took, or is taking, to prevent these illegal practices; and with what results.
§ Sir J. EdenThe Board of Trade's attention was drawn to this matter by the hon. Member in January, 1969. As he is aware, it has been under investigation by the police, and I would refer to the answer my right hon. and learned Friend the Attorney-General gave to the hon. Member on 12th January.—[Vol. 809, c. 7–8.]