§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Prime Minister if, in view of recent events, he will now institute a public inquiry into the relationship and lines of communication between thalidomide victims, Government Departments and Distillers Limited; and if he will make a statement
§ The Prime MinisterNo. The hon Gentleman wrote to me about this suggestion and I have replied to him, explaining that I do not think that such an inquiry would be appropriate or helpful to the prospects of a settlement.