HC Deb 28 February 1972 vol 832 cc8-9W
51. Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will dismiss or suspend Mr. Christopher Jardine from his position with) the Monopolies Commission, in view of the Report on the Vehicle and General Insurance affair.

Mr. John Davies

No. In his statement on 16th February my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister made it clear that the officials concerned and their staff associations should have an adequate opportunity to consider the Report and to make observations to me before any further statement was made by the Government. This stage has not yet been reached.