HC Deb 02 May 1974 vol 872 cc509-10W
44. Mr. Edelman

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will call for reports from chief constables as to their regulations governing the giving of interviews by police officers to Press, radio and television in connection with specific individuals potentially concerned in their inquiries relating to alleged criminal activities.

Six months ended 30th September 1973 Six months ended 31st March 1974
Number of tickets cancelled Percentage of total Number of tickets cancelled Percentage of total
Afghanistan … … … … 54 0.2 47 0.2
Algeria … … … … 44 0.2 60 0.2
Argentine Republic … … … … 221 0.8 312 1.3
Australia … … … … 19 0.1 33 0.1
Austria … … … … 18 0.1 24 0.1
Bahrein … … … … 133 0.5 34 0.1
Bangladesh … … … … 79 0.3 213 0.9
Barbados … … … … 264 1 258 1.1
Belgium … … … … 150 0.6 113 0.5
Bolivia … … … … 15 0.1 23 0.1

Dr. Summerskill

We are not aware of any general problem which makes it necessary to call for such reports.