§ Mr. Corbettasked the Attorney-General if, in the light of evidence sent to him by the hon. Member for Hemel Hempstead, he will refer to the Director of Public Prosecutions the case of Mr. John Banks for consideration of prosecution under the Official Secrets Act.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe material submitted by my hon. Friend does not contain sufficient evidence of the commission of any offence to justify me in referring it to the Director of Public Prosecutions. I shall reconsider the matter if there is any further evidence which my hon. Friend may wish to send to me.