HC Deb 22 February 1979 vol 963 c254W
Mr. Grocott

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what contacts exist between police forces in the United Kingdom and the South African police; and whether any such contacts would need his approval.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

Such contacts may need to be made in the course of criminal investigations. During the past 12 months I have, as police authority for the Metropolitan Police, approved two visits to South Africa by Metropolitan Police officers engaged in such investigations. My approval would not be required for other contacts.