§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what report he has received from the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis on the disturbances in the Ilford, North parliamentary constituency on Saturday 25th February 1978; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis tells me that on Saturday 25th February 5,837 police officers were deployed to keep the peace on the occasion of canvassing activities and meetings held by the National Front and opposing groups in Ilford and Barkingside. In minor disturbances during the day, 21 persons were arrested and five police officers were slightly injured.