§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what information he has on the number of people arrested in the past two years prior to the commencement of a fox hunt and then released without charge; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter LloydOperational policing is the responsibility of the chief officer concerned. I understand that the information requested is not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.