HC Deb 21 January 1913 vol 47 c205
75. Sir J. D. REES

asked the Home Secretary whether the doctors engaged to proceed to any area to work the National Insurance Act when panels are inadequate will be entitled to the same police protection as was given to the dockers introduced in the "Lady Jocelyn" to the Port of London in the late dock strike?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Ellis Griffith)

The protection of members of the public from violence is a matter for the local Police authorities. I do not think any special measures will be necessary for persons within the class to which the hon. Member refers.

Sir J. D. REES

May I ask the hon. Gentleman if it is not the case that special protection was given, or, at all events, that the Home Secretary claimed it was given, in the case of dockers, and, if so, is there any difference in principle in the two cases?

Mr. ELLIS GRIFFITH

If a case arises, no doubt attention will be paid to it.

Mr. WATT

May I ask if any of the doctors claim protection?

Mr. ELLIS GRIFFITH

Not yet.