§ Mr. Tony Banksasked 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. BrittanOne 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.