HC Deb 01 December 1981 vol 14 cc102-3W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in view of the evidence sent to him by the hon. Member for Newham, North-West, showing that the police have divulged to the press embarrassing details affecting a man's private life and activities where no criminal activities are involved, discovered whilst searching garages for Irish Republican Army bombs, he will take the necessary action to ensure that the police pledges of strict confidentiality are observed.

Mr. Mayhew

We are not aware of any information disclosed by the police as a result of the current search of garages which calls for any action on our part.