§ Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware that searches are being made of citizens' hand and cycle bags in the street outside factories without grounds for suspicion of the individuals concerned; and if he will introduce legislation to prevent this.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerI am aware of instances where the police have asked persons leaving factories, in which there is reason to suspect that pilfering has occurred, voluntarily to open bags or parcels. I see no ground for considering legislation.