§ 61. Mr. R. C. MORRISONasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has considered the case of Frederick Joseph Swain, who was acquitted, both at London Sessions of possessing housebreaking implements by night, and at Westminster Police Court of being a. suspected person; and whether, in view of the re-instatement in the Metropolitan Police of the policy constables who arrested Swain, also of their admissions during their trial at the Central Criminal Court before their acquittal of conspiracy, he will authorise payment of compensation to Swain for his wrongful arrest and detention?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd)My right hon. Friend is aware of the facts of the case to which the hon. Member refers, and the matter is under consideration. Perhaps the hon. Member will put down another question in a fortnight's time