§ Mr. MILLS(by Private Notice) asked the Home Secretary if he will explain upon what grounds the houses of citizens in Woolwich were raided by armed forces of the Crown; whether he is aware that Councillor Purcell, whose private property was taken away, belongs to a constitutional organisation whose meetings are open to the public; that the other two citizens were in no way satisfied, as to the bona fides of the raiders, no warrant being produced; and whether the property taken will be restored?
§ Mr. SHORTTPolice officers visited the houses of three persons in Woolwich in connection with investigations as to certain recent crimes. I do not know to what organisations Councillor Purcell belongs. The police officers were provided with the usual warrants, but I understand they were not asked to produce them. Of the papers taken away some will be returned, some are under consideration.
§ Mr. MILLSWill the police officers return the box used for a very intimate and private domestic purpose which they took away in mistake for a State document?