HC Deb 17 November 1977 vol 939 c299W
42. Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has received the letter dated 9th November from the hon. Member for Newham North-West giving prima facie evidence of irregularities and maladministration with Government Departments; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

I have received my hon. Friend's letter, but I do not accept that it discloses prima facie evidence of the kind he describes.