§ Mrs. Joyce Butlerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will hold an inquiry into the arrest and detention of Cass Elliott; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsThe Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis tells me that the warrant for Miss Elliott's arrest was issued by a magistrate on the application of a private person at West London magistrates' court. It gave no authority for her release on bail pending her appearance in court. Miss Elliott was arrested at Southampton on 5th October, taken to London on the same day and detained overnight at a police station. Her case was heard by a magistrate on the following day and dismissed. In the circumstances the police had no option but to act as they did, and I can find no grounds for a further inquiry.