Police (Assistance By Public)

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

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Marcus Lipton Mr Marcus Lipton , Lambeth Brixton 12:00, 9 Gorffennaf 1964

Does the right hon. Gentleman recognise that the existing procedure acts as a deterrent? Will not he establish the principle that any member of the public coming to the rescue of a police officer is automatically entitled to compensation for any loss or damage he may sustain in coming to the rescue of the officer?