§ Mr. Gordon WalkerI ask leave, Mr. Speaker, to move the Adjournment of tin House, under Standing Order No. 9, to call attention to a definite matter of urgent public importance, namely,
The interception by the police, and at their instigation, of a telephone conversation without the express warrant of the Secretary of State, the disclosure to a domestic tribunal of material obtained by interception, the consent given by the Home Secretary to this disclosure, and his failure to take steps to prevent a recurrence of this type of interception and disclosure in future.
§ Mr. SpeakerThe right hon. Gentleman the Member for Smethwick (Mr. Gordon Walker) desires to move the Adjournment of the House on a definite matter of urgent public importance, namely,
The interception by the police, and at their instigation, of a telephone conversation without the express warrant of the Secretary of State, the disclosure to a domestic tribunal of material obtained by interception, the consent given by the Home Secretary to this disclosure, and his failure to take steps to prevent a recurrence of this type of interception and disclosure in future.Yesterday, in another context, the House was pressing upon me that I might have its leave upon occasion to take time to consider such matters. I would be grateful if I might have the indulgence of the House in this matter. I do not find it to be one that is altogether easy. That would mean that I would protect the right hon. Gentleman's priority. I regret that it means, of course, in these circumstances, deferring the matter, I think until Monday, but I would be grateful if the House would allow me to rule upon it then.
§ Mr. Gordon WalkerWe are very willing to accept your decision, Mr. Speaker. Thank you very much.