§ 23. Mr. Burkeasked the Secretary of State whether he will inquire into the increased amount of crime and pay stoppages which have occurred recently in a unit, of which he has been informed, stationed in Cheshire?
§ Sir J. GriggI have had a report made to me of offences committed and stoppages of pay imposed in this unit in the last four months. These are low in themselves and show no recent increase. I am therefore at a loss to know on what information my hon. Friend can have based his Question.
§ Mr. BurkeDid the right hon. Gentleman compare the stoppages during the last four months with the stoppages during the two years previous to that time?
§ Sir J. GriggI have made a comparison with past periods, but I cannot say, without looking it up, over what exact period the comparison was made.