§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will refer to the Law Commission the codification of the law regarding the powers of the police in relation to industrial disputes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HurdMy right hon. and learned Friend is considering the adequacy of the common law powers of the police to prevent or deal with breaches of the peace in his review of the Public Order Act 1936 and related legislation.