Disturbances, Smith Square (Police Duties)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Home Department – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 9 July 1964.

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Photo of Mr Frederic Bennett Mr Frederic Bennett , Torquay 12:00, 9 July 1964

We can understand a certain amount of sensitivity among the Opposition, but can my right hon. Friend tell us just what was the net cost to ratepayers and/or taxpayers of this incident? However small this amount is, does he appreciate that many of us resent the fact that our hard-pressed police forces should have to control warring factions in the party opposite?