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Confusion at LibDem offices?

  http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/11/27/sir-cyril-smith-abuse_n_2198713.html?ncid=GEP  Overwhelming evidence that Smith abused boys. The Lib Dem MP was accused of inappropriate conduct with young boys   There is a quotation from a Liberal democrat spokesman shown in this Huffington post story, which I must admit causes me some confusion. The comment is,  "The Liberal Democrats are not aware of any allegations being made to the party, and have never been involved in any investigations." Now the reason for my confusion arises from David Steel's Press Office being quoted as saying on the 22nd April 1979 that "....all he seems to have done is spanked a few bare bottoms".  The quote is taken from "Anorak" and indicates to me, that David Steel's press office were aware back in 1979 that there were some questions being asked about Smith's behavior even then. Perhaps someone can clarify or explain the apparent confusion..

Why did CPS not prosecute Cyril Smith?

  http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/nov/27/cyril-smith-abused-boys-police Police find 'overwhelming evidence' former Rochdale MP attacked vulnerable boys. CPS criticises 1970s decision not to prosecute Cyril Smith , the former Liberal Democrat MP for Rochdale The question is "Why did the CPS not bring charges against this odious individual?" As in the case of Savile and as in Jersey with the Historic Child abuse inquiry, these perverts had irresistible influence and control within the "establishment" and the investigating bodies and thus were able to evade prosecution for decades. There are compelling arguments to support the view that the conspiracy of silence amongst those who were part of the abuse and those who, even today, perpetuate the cover up, demands the deepest investigation and exposure. For far too long, the victims of this evil abuse have been ignored, threatened, ridiculed and smeared by the investigating authorities who ar...

Cyril Smith named in Commons debate.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2012/nov/13/cyril-smith-accused-abusing-boys MP Simon Danczuk claimed authorities were aware of allegations that the Lib Dem MP targeted children, but that a report into the accusations vanished. Former Liberal Democrat MP Sir Cyril Smith Cambridge House hostel for working boys  Again, there were rumors surrounding Cyril Smith many years ago. It seems that the conspiracy of cover up and silence is unraveling fast. There must be many very worried individuals who are now fearing the knock on their door. About time too.