§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will publish the guidelines which he has issued to chief constables on the use of bugging devices by officers within their control; and if he will ensure that in the review of those guidelines which he proposes to initiate there will be a full opportunity for hon. Members to express their opinions.
§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make available to hon. Members a copy of the guidelines issued to chief constables covering the bugging of public telephone kiosks, and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WhitelawThe guidelines on the use of surveillance equipment by the police are currently under review, and as part of that review I am considering ways in which they might be made more widely available. I shall be glad to take into account any views which hon. Members may care to put to me.