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Profumo Affair: Denning Report published; 4) ENGLAND: London: ITN Studio: 2-shot zoom to CS: Donald Wade (Liberal Deputy Leader) interview SOF: - (What is your impression of the Denning report?) Well I have a very high regard for Lord Denning and I felt sure he would do a good job within the limits imposed, he has done. But I don't consider, that this is just a matter of security, there is more to it then that. I think great harm has been done to the image of public life and I think it will take some time for a recover from that. - (Are you surprised on the report disclosing, that the Home Security is responsible for security?) Yes, I'm very surprised. I certainly understood, that the Prime Minister was responsible and I think it most important, that Members of Parliament should know, who is responsible for security and who is answerable in the House of Commons. Transport House: CS: George Wigg (Labour Party) interview SOF: - This report, demonstrates beyond any shadow of a doubt, that Harold Wilson was right in his conception of the Profumo problem and in carrying out of his policy since that time. On the other hand, Mr Macmillan, the Home Secretary and the five ministers have demonstrated beyond any shadow of a doubt to have failed. And the problem of security must remain, to be dealt with in Parliament and after Parliament has had its say, the matter must be argued out in the country, for this is a vital aspect of the governments defence policy and we can't afford to repeat the appalling damage which has been done to the countries reputation during the past nine or 10 months. LAP (London Airport): EXT MS Henry Brooke from door at LAP CS: Henry Brooke (Judge) speaking to press SOF: - I think Lord Denning has done his work remarkably thoroughly, I think everyone should read the report and read it in full. Among other things, it has pointed out, that since 1952, the head of the security service has been responsible to the Home Secretary, t...