HC Deb 14 December 1967 vol 756 c616
27. Mr. Tilney

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if the will call for reports from chief constables as to what steps have been taken to safeguard the assets in Wales of the City of Liverpool.

Mr. Callaghan

The police in Wales, together with the other authorities concerned, are taking measures to reduce the risk of further damage to these installations.

Mr. Tilney

For how long will subversive elements in Wales be allowed to damage—recently to the extent of £25,000—assets of the City of Liverpool, which has brought so many amenities to the Principality of Wales, before major action is taken by the police?

Mr. Callaghan

I can say that from personal experience there are no subversive elements in Wales. There are a few irresponsible young idiots, whose actions are deplored and repudiated by the overwhelming majority of the people of Wales.

Mr. Heffer

Is it not ridiculous that the full cost should be borne by the City of Liverpool and not by the Government in such matters?

Mr. Callaghan

Perhaps my hon. Friend would like to address that question to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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