HC Deb 13 December 1972 vol 848 cc170-1W
Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consideration has been given to legislation on the lines of the Prevention of Violence (Temporary Provisions) Act 1939.

Mr. R. Carr

I explained my general position about the need for fresh powers in reply to Questions by my hon. Friends the Members for Beckenham (Mr. Goodhart) and Down, North (Mr. Kilfedder) on 7th December. Among the various possibilities which I am keeping in mind, I have not overlooked the provisions of the 1939 Act.