§ Mr. Carlisleasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what comments he has received on the report on the feasibility of the tape recording of police interrogations; and when he proposes to introduce such an experiment.
§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received on the report "Feasibility of an Experiment in the Tape-Recording of Police Interrogation" (Command Paper No. 6630) since he received the report in October; if he is now in a position to take action on the report; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesI have received some useful if divergent comments on the report, but not all those whose views my Department has particularly invited have yet been able to reply. Since I wish to take into account all points of view before coming to a decision on whether or not to set up an experiment, my Department is issuing a reminder to those concerned, asking for their comments as soon as possible.