§ Mr. WEDGWOODasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether he could yet give the House any information as to the Bicester incident; and whether the report of the police made it clear that they had not simply accepted the version of Mr. Fane, of Bicester House, and the other gentleman involved in the incident, as to the premeditation, and details of the part they played in the incident?
§ Mr. McKENNAYes, Sir, I am informed by the chief constable, who investigated the matter, that no damage was done, and there was no offence committed for which proceedings could be taken. Information which I have received from other sources confirms this statement. I have no power to take any action in the matter, but I understand that the young men who were responsible for this very foolish escapade have reason to regret their behaviour.
§ Mr. WEDGWOODIf it had been the bedroom of one of the right hon. 585 Gentleman's colleagues that had been invaded—
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat is a purely hypothetical question.