HC Deb 26 July 1985 vol 83 c826W
Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many telexes were sent by the permanent under-secretary in his Department, Sir Brian Cubbon, to police forces during the recent miners' dispute; and what was the purpose of the telexes.

Mr. Brittan

One such telex was sent, to chief officers of police in areas affected by the miners' dispute. Its purpose was to draw attention to public statements of mine.