§ Mr. BUTLER LLOYDasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware of the great anxiety felt by the non-county boroughs at the belief that he intends to bring in a measure which will deprive them of the management of the police force in their own areas by merging them with the county police; and can he give an assurance that such a step will not be taken, at any rate as regards the larger of these boroughs, which have controlled their own police with great success ever 728W since the origin of the force many years ago.
§ Mr. SHORTTThis recommendation of the Desborough Committee is still under my consideration. I have received certain representations on behalf of the larger non-county boroughs, which I will bear in mind.