HC Deb 12 November 1985 vol 86 c123W
Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will place in the Library details of all communications between the Metropolitan police and the BBC about the "Brass Tacks" film, "The Untouchable."

Mr. Cohen

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why the Metropolitan police communicated with the BBC about its "Brass Tacks" programme which referred to Mr. Garner's case; what was the substance of the communications; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Giles Shaw

The contents of the communications between the Metropolitan police and the BBC were confidential but did not deal with the cases of specific individuals.