§ Mr. Douglas-Mannasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will take steps to ensure that access to information contained in police records and Special Branch files is restricted to those with lawful authority to have such access.
§ Mr. MayhewChief officers of police are well aware of their responsibility to ensure that appropriate arrangements are made. Home Office officials and Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary discuss these arrangements with chief officers from time to time.