§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will request the police, when making appeals to the public to take precautions against burglary and theft and so on, to emphasise to all and particularly the aged not to allow any person into their homes for any reason unless and until they show identity papers, in particular when dealing with alleged representatives of public authorities.
§ Mr. MayhewThe Home Office and the police advise all householders always to verify the identity of callers before admitting them. A new Home Office leaflet with advice on this subject, directed particularly towards the elderly, will be available very shortly.