§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will cause an independent investigation to be made into the case of a 13-year old girl who was allowed out without proper control from a home in Stockwell Park Road, Brixton when she was physically and sexually assaulted by six youths between 16 and 18 years of age; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoyleI do not think an independent investigation set up by my right hon. Friend_ would be justified. I understand from the London Borough of Lambeth, which is responsible for the hostel and in whose care the girl was placed, that its social services department has made a report on the circumstances of the case. A copy is being sent to me, which I shall consider.