HC Deb 09 November 1972 vol 845 cc211-2W
32. Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will issue guidance to chief constables regarding the circumstances in which the police proceed against women accused of child-stealing.

Mr. R. Carr

The chief officer of police is responsible for deciding whether to prosecute in a particular case and it is not for me to guide him.