asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if he will call for a report from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis as to why local newspaper reporters and photographers have been taken by the Metropolitan police on raids; on how many raids during the past 12 months local reporters and photographers have been present; and which newspapers were involved;(2) if he will call for a report from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis as to arrangements made by the Metropolitan police to ensure the safety of local newspaper reporters and photographers taken on raids; and what documents such journalists are required to sign.

I will reply as soon as possible.