HC Deb 12 February 1976 vol 905 cc286-7W
50. Mr. George Cunningham

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will invite chief officers of police to report to him their general practice with regard to adhering to the provisions of Administration Directions 7(a) (second paragraph) of the Judges Rules with regard to the sending of telegrams by persons in custody.

Dr. Summerskill

No. We consider that the sending of letters and telegrams by persons in police custody should be subject to the same conditions as other means of communication with solicitors and friends. We are considering whether there is a case for issuing further guidance to the police to clarify the administrative directions on this particular point.