Orders of the Day — Sexual Offences Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 11 February 1966.

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Photo of Mr Tom Iremonger Mr Tom Iremonger , Ilford North 12:00, 11 February 1966

This is a point of extreme importance to the House. Would the Home Secretary explain exactly what is his personal position in this matter? As Home Secretary and a leading member of the Government, to what extent does he presume to speak in a sense which may not be in accordance with Government policy?