HC Deb 25 October 1979 vol 972 c249W
Mr. Kinnock

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will call for a report from the chief constable of the South Wales constabulary on the use of police in response to picketing activities at the Rosedale, Bedacres plant of Linpac Industries since 10 September, with particular regard to the numbers on duty and in reserve at this site on 18 October, and the cost to public funds.

Mr. Whitelaw

No. Police deployment at this plant is an operational responsibility of the chief constable.