5 JULY 1957, page 16

The Donkey Grows A Trunk

MANY people here are convinced that profound changes are taking place in our political life. It is believed by some that the Demo- cratic Party will not survive another five......

Tapping Intelligence

HITHERTO the Home Secretary had to sign a warrant when it was necessary to examine any particular letter passing through the Royal Mails. I now signed gen- eral warrants......

Misleading Cases

TN view of its term of reference the Committee 'inquiring into telephone tapping can hardly avoid considering its legality. MR. BUTLER : I go back to a precedent, al- though......