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Mr. William Hamilton
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what evidence he has received from hon. Members concerning intimidation and other illegal activities in the course of recent industrial strikes; what replies he has sent; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Merlyn Rees
The enforcement of the criminal law is the responsibility of chief officers of police, and breaches should be reported to them. I have received only a few specific allegations from hon. Members of breaches of the criminal law relating to recent industrial disputes. In each case I have passed the details to the chief officers of the forces concerned, so that the allegations can be properly investigated.