§ 17. Mr. Simon Mahonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware of the assistance given by members of the police service to persons who are the subject of obscene telephone calls; and if he will consult chief constables to establish further means of eliminating the fear and anxiety caused, especially to women subscribers to the General Post Office telephone services.
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§ Mr. Roy JenkinsChief officers of police take what action they can, in cooperation with the Post Office, when offences of this kind come to their notice; and if my hon. Friend will send me particulars of any cases that have come to his attention, I shall be glad to bring them to the notice of the chief officer concerned.