§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Attorney-General if, pursuant to his answer of 24 April, Official Report, column 7, the Director of Public Prosecutions has yet received an interim report from the Metropolitan police in relation to the possible prosecution of Lord Rothschild under section 2 of the Official Secrets Act; and if he will make a statement.
The Attorney-GeneralThe Director of Public Prosecutions received an interim report from the Metropolitan Police on 24 April and is considering it. It may be necessary to ask the police to make further inquiries before a decision can be taken.