§ Dr. Glynasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department in view of the fact, details of which have been sent to him, that a number of young female telephone operators on the Reading Central telephone exchange have been subjected to threatening treatment by pickets in violation of Section 71 of the Conspiracy and Protection of Property Act, 1875. as amended, if he will institute proceedings against those responsible.
§ Mr. MaudlingI am informed that three specific complaints are under investigation. It is the responsibility of the chief officer of police to decide whether criminal prosecutions should be instituted.