HC Deb 24 July 1969 vol 787 cc2126-7
30 Mr. Fred Evans

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will obtain a report from the chief constables of police forces in Wales regarding connections between extremist groups and militant organisations there; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Callaghan

Chief constables in Wales are keeping a close watch on, and keeping me informed of, any activities which may result in violence; but it would not be in the public interest for me to say more at present.

Mr. Evans

There is a great sense of shock in Wales over recent acts of violence and, in particular, the tragic injuries to a small boy. Will my right hon. Friend appreciate that it is becoming a matter of national honour to many Welshmen that the people who are guilty of these outrages should be brought to book and that those who may give aid and comfort to them should be exposed?

Mr. Callaghan

Yes, Sir; my hon. Friend expresses the feelings of the people of Wales as I and many others know them. I promise him that no effort will be spared to try to trace the authors of these crimes of violence.