§ Mr. Greville Jannerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the constitution and what are the terms of reference of the working party at present considering the problems of shoplifting and theft by staff employed by shops; and whether its report is expected to be made within the next three or within the next six months.
§ Mr. SharplesThe working party was set up to consider the problems of shoplifting and thefts by staff employed by shops, and to make recommendations for the prevention of these offences. The interests represented include trade, industry, consumers and trades unions. The report is not expected within six months.