§ 43. Lord ROBERT CECILasked the Home Secretary whether, by his inquiries into the Llanystumdwy outrages, he has ascertained what assaults were actually committed upon the women there; and, if so, whether he will state to the House the nature of such assaults?
§ 44. Mr. HAROLD SMITHasked whether, as a result of investigations into the recent disturbances at Wrexham and Llanystumdwy, any information has been obtained as to the pulling out of women's hair; and, if so, whether any action is to be taken?
§ Mr. McKENNAI will answer these questions together. I am informed by the chief constable that he has now obtained evidence of two cases of assault. As criminal proceedings are likely to be taken in one or both of these cases, I think it is better not to make any statement as to the particulars alleged.
§ Mr. HAROLD SMITHMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman if he will answer my question, whether any information has been obtained as to the pulling out of the women's hair?
§ Mr. McKENNAThat is precisely one of the particulars in regard to which I do not wish to make any statement.
§ Mr. HAROLD SMITHCan the right, hon. Gentleman give any reason why he should not state the nature of the offence?
§ Mr. McKENNAIn the course of my answer I have given reasons.
§ Mr. HAROLD SMITHMay I ask if this is an attempt to whitewash the Chancellor of the Exchequer?
§ Mr. McKENNAThere is not the slightest ground for any suggestion of that sort.