§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Lord President of the Council, in view of the revelations made during the Racal corruption case, why he will not move to appoint a Select Committee into all aspects of this case and the general issue of alleged slush funds and corruption funds known to be in existence and used by Government Departments.
§ Mr. FootBecause I am not aware of any circumstances in this case which would justify the appointment of a Select Committee. The Government have always made clear their determined opposition to bribery and extortion in international trade, and will continue to co-operate in measures aimed at their prevention.