HC Deb 30 November 1978 vol 959 cc350-1W
40. Mr. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will now answer Quentions relating to the Special Branch.

Mr. Merlyn Rees:

I would refer my hon. Friend to the information which I gave about police special branches when replying to an Adjournment debate on 24th May last. I have always been ready to provide hon. Members with information consistent with security considerations and chief officers' responsibilities for operational policing matters.