§ 63. Mr. Callaghanasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the reason for the delay in publishing the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis for 1957; and when it will be published.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerThe Commissioner's Annual Report is not normally published until the summer. The time required for its preparation depends on the work in connection with statistics. The 1957 Report is with the printers and should be published in early August.
§ 64. Mr. Callaghanasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why the Annual Report of Her Majesty's Inspectors of Constabulary for 1956–57 did not appear until 18th June, 1958; and if he will accelerate publication of future reports.
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§ Mr. R. A. ButlerThe delay in publication was accounted for by the time taken in compiling and checking factual material, and in printing. I will consider whether the Report can be published earlier in future.