Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 21 November 1973.
Hon. Richard Wood
, Bridlington
12:00,
21 November 1973
I will elucidate. I think the hon. Member for Islington, South-West (Mr. George Cunningham), with his great interest in this matter, has in mind certain investments made in the First National Finance Corporation. This is a company in which the Crown Agents have a limited financial interest. The Crown Agents have not made investments in slum property. There were investments made by the First National Finance Corporation. I have no doubt, and never have had any doubt, about the integrity of the Crown Agents. We can all have our judgment of their judgment. The hon. Gentleman has his judgment about their judgment. The principals also have their judgment about the Crown Agents' judgment and have expressed their confidence clearly.