§ Mr. Willisasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether it is the intention of the Government to introduce, during the present Session, a Bill dealing with the amalgamation of police forces in Scotland.
Mr. FraserYes, Sir. My right hon. Friend hopes during the present Session to introduce a Bill to facilitate the voluntary amalgamation of Scottish Police Forces and to provide, subject to suitable safeguards, for action by Ministerial order in any case where amalgamation is expedient in the interests of efficiency and voluntary combination has not been effected.