§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why the police refused the request of Mr. Lance Barber, the magistrate at the South-Western Court, to be told the reason why Mr. Paul Raymond was making an emergency journey when he was arrested when driving erratically and subsequently a breath test proved positive.
§ Mr. SharplesMy right hon. Friend understands that the court was satisfied that it was proper for the charge to be dismissed without further evidence being called.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department on what dates and at what times the police received requests from Mr. Paul Raymond for action to be taken to protect his wife and daughter from threats, and what action the police took in each instance and at what times.
§ Mr. SharplesSince July, 1970, the police have been informed on various occasions of threats against Mrs. Raymond and her two children. The most recent occasions were on 2nd October at 1.05 a.m. and on 22nd October, 1971, and 2nd November, 1971, at times which are not readily available. On each occasion Mrs. Raymond's home was visited and searched by the police.