§ Mr. BARNESasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that on Tuesday, 24th instant, between 11 p.m. and 11.30 p.m., a number of dock strikers returning from a march to Bickens's Field, Prince Regent's Lane, where they were to disperse, was charged by the police without warning; the number of people injured; if any were hurt who were not taking part in the demonstration; what cause, if any, the police had for such action; whether there have been any conflicts between the police and strikers other than on the 24th and 25th July; and if on both occasions the same inspector was in charge?
Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSONMy right hon. Friend has already dealt with this incident in his reply to a question on the 30th July by the hon. Member for Plaistow (Mr. W. Thorne), to which I would refer the hon. Gentleman. I have no further information as to any persons who may have been hurt. There has been no con-1506W flict other than those mentioned. Upon both these occasions the same inspector was in charge of the police.