§ 65. Mr. W. THORNEasked the Home Secretary whether he has received any complaint against the action of the police in searching women employés of the Aerated Bread Company on 7th December last; whether he is aware that no warrant was read, that the girls and women were forced into a room to be searched without any explanation; that men were present during the search; and that one woman who had some tea in her possession which was known to have been purchased was not allowed to make any explanation, but taken to the station and charged; whether he is aware that out of 140 employés only three were found in possession of sugar belonging to the firm, to the value of 1s.; 1621 and whether he will take steps to prevent a repetition of such unauthorised action on the part of the police?
§ Sir G. CAVEI had not heard of this matter until the hon. Member's question appeared on the Paper, I am making inquiries, and I will communicate with the hon. Member.