HC Deb 02 July 1969 vol 786 cc97-8W
65. Mr. Gordon Campbell

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is satisfied that concealed closed-circuit television has been effective in helping police in Scotland to detect crime and bring offenders to justice; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Ross

The use of closed-circuit T.V. systems for crime detection is still in the experimental stage and its poten tial is under study by the Home Office Police Research and Development Branch. I am not satisfied that I should at present recommend its general use by Scottish police forces.