§ Sir E. GRAHAM-LITTLEasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been drawn to a case that occurred recently where newspaper reporters sought an interview with some children whose brother had been killed in an accident; and whether he will consider the possibility of taking action to prevent such an intrusion on private grief which may result, as in the instance cited, in serious medical injury?
§ Sir J. GILMOURYes, Sir; and I understand that the Director of Public Prosecutions has considered the facts of this case, but has come to the conclusion that no action on his part is possible. I entirely share the view of the hon. Member that behaviour of this kind is to be strongly reprobated, and I regret to observe an increasing tendency on the part of a certain section of the Press to overstep the bounds of legitimate publicity. I should prefer to rely on the good sense of the profession of journalism to prevent the repetition of such incidents, but, if there should be any evidence that the profession is unable to do so, I think it would be necessary to consider seriously whether any other1706W means can be devised of protecting the public from such conduct.