§ Mr. BELLOCasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the case of Margaret Shrimpton, of Worthing; and, if so, whether the Home Office has yet come to any decision in the matter?
§ Mr. GLADSTONEThis case, which the police were suddenly called upon to investigate, was a very singular one, and the circumstances made it imperative that the police should make certain inquiries. The result of these inquiries was to make it perfectly clear that Miss Shrimpton was not the person of whom the police were in search. I much regret that she should have been put to trouble or annoyance, but after a personal and close examination of the facts I do not think that the police exceeded their duty, or that any further action on my part is called for.