§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department to what extent the Metropolitan Police notified the Press and publicity services of their intention to raid the private residence of John Lennon; and whether he will give an assurance that the police do notify the Press of intended action, either of arrest or impending court action.
§ Mr. CallaghanThe police do not make public their intention to search premises or make an arrest, and the normal practice was followed in this case. The first Pressmen arrived 40 minutes after the police had knocked on the front door.