§ Mr. Paul B. Roseasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware of three recent cases of arson in the Manchester area; and whether he will call for reports from chief constables in order to ascertain the extent to which the use of arson has developed by Fascist organisations and their sympathisers, and the damage to property and loss of life involved.
§ Sir F. SoskiceI have received a report of one case in Stockport, in respect of which police inquiries are continuing. As regards the general question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply which I gave on 8th July to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for Willesden, East (Mr. Freeson).