§ 34. Mr. Thorneasked the Home Secretary how many cases of slashing attacks from the various parts of the country have been reported to the Home Office 1345 within the last few weeks; how many of these were found to be self-inflicted; and whether any arrests have been made?
§ Mr. LloydThere is no duty on the police to report all such cases to the Home Office, and my information is not complete. I understand two people have been charged with causing public mischief by making false statements as regard injuries which had been self-inflicted. Other cases are under investigation, and at the present stage it is not possible to say how many genuine attacks there have been.
§ Mr. LoganHas there been any complaints about the slashing attacks upon the Government's policy that have been made from the Opposition Benches?