asked the Attorney-General what progress has been made in dealing with the papers submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions regarding the expenses claims of members of the Yorkshire electricity consultative council.

Papers were sent by the Department of Trade to the Director of Public Prosecutions on 10 and 13 December 1982. On 20 December the Director asked for police inquiries to be made and those inquiries are currently being undertaken. A report will be forwarded to the Director in due course.