HC Deb 26 April 1976 vol 910 cc7-8W
1. Mr. Ridley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what he expects to be the annual running cost of the projected Central Pilotage Board to shipping and to public funds, respectively.

Mr. Clinton Davis

Something of the order of £200,000 a year, which is about 1 per cent. of the estimated current Public Prosecutions, with a view to prosecution, the evidence of fraulent collecting and selling of articles by members of the Unification Church, submitted to him by individuals and by the hon. Member for Manchester, Blackley.

The Solicitor-General

Information as to collecting and sales on behalf of the Unification Church has been referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions from time to time. If further evidence emerges that such collections and sales have been conducted improperly he will consider it. A prosecution of certain members for illegal street trading has already taken place.

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