§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on what date he received a communication from the hon. Member for West Ham, North, containing prima-facie evidence of corruption upon the part of one of his officials involving a sum of at least £5,000; and whether he will institute proceedings for this offence.
§ Mr. NobleThe communication was received on 2nd March. I have written to the hon. Member referring to the226W answer given by my right hon. Friend to the right hon. Member for Barnsley (Mr. Mason) on 21st December, 1971.—[Vol. 828, c. 334.]