§ Mr. DAYasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the case of Mrs. Eleanor Brennar, who was charged with insulting behaviour in the Strand, and after being detained in the cells at Bow Street Police Station until after midnight was then released without any further charge; and whether he proposes to hold an inquiry into the police action in this case?
§ Mr. CLYNESThe facts are that Mrs. Brennar was charged with insulting behaviour, but the case was dismissed by the magistrate, without costs, on the ground that it was possible that an honest mistake had been made. I have gone very thoroughly into this case, and I find no ground for thinking that the police acted improperly or for holding any inquiry concerning the matter.