§ 9. Miss Herbisonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what decision he has reached as a result of his consideration of methods of implementing the recommendation of the Police Arbitration Tribunal given on 31st May, 1956, that the award of 14th December, 1955, should be retrospective to 8th September, 1955.
§ Mr. J. StuartI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to similar Questions by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department on 5th July.
§ Miss HerbisonHas the Secretary of State no answer to give for himself on this question? Is he aware that his attitude and that of his right hon. and gallant Friend is regarded as most reprehensible throughout the whole country? Is he also aware that if there is need for legislation before the police can have justice, all of us on this side of the House would be most willing to expedite that legislation?
§ Mr. StuartIn this respect I am in the same position as the Home Secretary and, therefore, my Answer is the same. Consideration is being given to how we should deal with future awards. As I think hon. Members know, legislation would be necessary, and we are well advanced in the present Session.