HC Deb 05 July 1994 vol 246 c203

31A. No scheme for the introduction of compulsory or voluntary severance on structural grounds shall be introduced in any police force without prior consultation with the staff associations representing the interests of those officers affected.".'. — [Sir Anthony Durant.]

Brought up, and read the First time.

Sir Anthony Durant (Reading, West)

I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.

Mr. Deputy Speaker

With this it will be convenient to discuss also the following: New clause 7—Schemes for compulsory or voluntary severance on structural grounds: England and Wales— 'After section 58 of the 1964 Act there shall be inserted—