§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if the inquiry he has announced into the conduct of the West Yorkshire police when investigating the Yorkshire Ripper case will cover the hoax tapes, their use and possible source.
§ Mr. WhitelawYes.
§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will call for a report from the chief constable of West Yorkshire as to the circumstances under which the Press Association obtained the copyright of any photofit pictures issued by the police in connection with the Yorkshire Ripper case; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WhitelawNo. The publication of such pictures is entirely a matter for the chief officer of the force concerned.