§ 4. Mr. Thurtleasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if the Metropolitan Police now know the identity of the pseudo John Hadlow who wrote a letter to the "New Statesman" making serious charges against the police; and what action he proposes to take to have the charges investigated.
§ Mr. EdeEarly next week I hope, with Mr. Speaker's permission, to make a full statement for which I would ask my hon. Friend to wait.
§ Mr. Platts-MillsWould the right hon. Gentleman, before that statement is made, confirm that this young man, having been dismissed—indeed I informed the House last week that he was—made up his mind not to come forward only on the basis of this very damaging experience and with the greatest reluctance?
§ Mr. EdeI would have preferred to leave all the questions until next week, but as the hon. Gentleman has raised this matter, I think I ought to state that what John Hadlow said to the Editor of the "New Statesman" does not bear out the allegation that he was dismissed.