HC Deb 12 November 1979 vol 973 c392W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will call for a report from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis on the raid by 450 police on gambling casinos on 3 November, identifying the cost of the exercise and the reasons for it.

Mr. Whitelaw

No. This is an operational matter which is the responsibility of the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.