§ Mr. Hendersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has any evidence that pickets in the road haulage strike are demanding money from vehicle operators before allowing them through picket lines; and what action he proposes to take.
Mr. Milan:I have no information about complaints of this nature having been made to the police. Demands for money made in connection with allowing vehicles through picket lines may amount to the crime of extortion. Any complaints of such irregularities should be reported at once to the Procurator-Fiscal or to the police for investigation.