§ 31. Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will invite chief constables to discuss harmonising their procedures towards picketing pending the outcome of his review of these matters.
§ Mr. CarlisleMy right hon. Friend has already had general discussions with chief officers of police about picketing126W and the need to secure that it is peaceful and lawful; but the enforcement of the law in particular incidents is the responsibility of individual chief officers.