§ 68. Mr. THURTLEasked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the recent case of kidnapping of a Labour speaker, he can give the House an assurance that he is taking all possible steps to prevent similar outrages being perpetrated in the future?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSYes, Sir.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODIs the Home Secretary aware that many of us have received threatening letters?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI am sure I am echoing the opinion of the whole House when I express the hope that the right hon. and gallant Gentleman will not be kidnapped.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODMight we have police protection?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI shall be glad to consider providing police protection for the right hon. Gentleman, should he so desire.