HC Deb 17 March 1949 vol 462 c2268
34. Mr. Piratin

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why the police are making inquiries from relatives and tradesmen about a Wandsworth resident, of whom he has received information.

Mr. Ede

As I have already informed the hon. Member, these inquiries were properly made in the ordinary course of police duty.

Mr. Piratin

Can the Minister say what exactly are the charges against this young ex-Service man and what crime he has committed? Can he say why the police are pursuing him both at home and in his occupation?

Mr. Ede

I do not think that is a fair comment on the action of the police. This man has, in fact, been bound over on one occasion.

Hon. Members

Hear, hear.

Mr. Piratin

Can the Home Secretary say, before hon. Members without information on the matter applaud him, what exactly was the charge against this young man for which he was bound over and why the police are still pursuing him?

Mr. Ede

He was bound over for an offence under the Public Order Act, 1936.