§ 23. Mr. Alex Carlileasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he plans to make any changes in his policy towards the police and public order, in the light of the report entitled "The Effect of the Policing of the News International Dispute on Wapping Residents", published by the National Council for Civil Liberties, a copy of which has been sent to him.
§ Mr. Giles ShawNo. The residents of Wapping have undoubtedly suffered considerable inconvenience as a result of the industrial dispute at the News International plant. The marches and demonstrations have caused particular difficulty on Saturday evenings. The Commissioner very much regrets that police action in checking those seeking access to some streets has caused inconvenience and delay to residents, but he is satisfied that this is necessary in order to limit and contain the public order problems associated with the dispute.