§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) on how many occasions reports have been made of attacks on the Hindu centre in Cedars Road, E15, on persons entering and leaving the temple, and on Mr. Bhasdari, the general secretary; what action was taken by the police in each case; whether he has received the letter for the hon. Member for Newham, North-West with a letter from Mr. Bhalla on the subject of such attacks; and if he will make a statement;
(2) why no action was taken by the police following the arrest of nine youths for damaging a Hindu temple in Cedars Road, Stratford, E15, on Monday 22 December 1980;
(3) whether he will investigate complaints from Asian and African residents in Newham that no police action has been taken on reports of attacks on the homes and property and persons of coloured people; and whether he will publish his findings.
§ Mr. MayhewThe hon. Member's letter of 9 January was received on Monday 12 January. Inquiries are being made of the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, and the hon. Member will receive a reply as soon as possible.