HC Deb 31 July 1952 vol 504 cc1658-9
3. Mr. Ede

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the result of the consideration by the Police Council of the recommendations made in the second part of the Oaksey Committee's Report; and what action he proposes to take to reconcile any conflict of views that may now remain.

13. Major Anstruther-Gray

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in consultation with the Secretary of State for Scotland, he will now implement without further delay such recommendations of the Oaksey Report on conditions of service in the police force as are agreed by all concerned.

Sir D. Maxwell Fyfe

At last Monday's meeting of the Police Council final consideration was given to codes of regulations dealing with disciplinary and promotion procedure, and I hope that the regulations will be made shortly. The Council also had a preliminary discussion of the report of its committee on representative bodies and negotiating machinery, and arrangements were made for fuller discussions of these subjects to take place in the immediate future when the various interests have had more time to consider the report in detail. These discussions will include meetings with representatives of the various interests, if they so desire, as well as discussion at the Police Council itself. I shall, of course, act in consultation with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland.

Mr. Ede

Was there any indication that agreement is likely to be reached on the Police Council on the matter of the negotiating machinery?

Sir D. Maxwell Fyfe

I think it is too early to say. This was really a preliminary run through the report. I hope that the differences will be ironed out, but I should not like to say more at this stage.

Major Anstruther-Gray

Will my right hon. and learned Friend ensure that where agreement is virtually reached there is no delay in implementing such recommendations, leaving any points on which there may be disagreement to be thrashed out?

Sir D. Maxwell Fyfe

Certainly, Sir.

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