§ Mr. BOWERMANasked the Home Secretary if he is aware that the stall- 1718W holders, mostly ex-service men, in Douglas Street, Deptford, have had reason to complain to the Commissioner of Police as to the manner in which they have been harassed by the police, the names and numbers of the men in question having been reported to him; and whether he will cause inquiry to be made with a view to the stall-holders being permitted to carry on their trading without interference?
§ Mr. SHORTTThe police have experienced very little trouble with this market, so far from harassing the stall-holders, they have not had occasion to apply for a single summons this year. One complaint of the conduct of two officers has been received. Upon enquiry, however, the writer could not be traced; and the allegation was found on investigation to be groundless.