HC Deb 27 March 1952 vol 498 c807
24. Mr. E. Fletcher

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what reply he is sending to the communication he has received from the Police Federation, expressing concern at the increasing difficulty of controlling large crowds at football matches and other sports events.

Sir D. Maxwell Fyfe

This communication, which was received on 18th March, is being carefully considered. A reply will be sent in due course.

Mr. Fletcher

What steps is the Home Secretary taking to prevent a recurrence of the disturbances which occurred outside the Arsenal Stadium last Saturday and Sunday, when there was not only considerable damage to property but also intolerable interference with the peace of the neighbourhood?

Sir D. Maxwell Fyfe

The hon. Member has Questions down on that disturbance, and I think it would be better if I dealt on them with the subject of the disturbance rather than at the present moment.