HC Deb 10 March 1967 vol 742 cc365-6W
Mr. Judd

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will take steps to introduce, on a nationwide basis, a standard citizens' warning system to facilitate both public co-operation with the police and requests by the public for police assistance.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

The present arrangements for summoning police help,

Metropolitan Police District City of London
Total Under 18 18 and under 21 Total Under 1818 and under 21
Number of convictions … 21,595 116 709 256 1 —
The combined figures are substantially the lowest for several years past.

especially through the 999 system, work effectively, but I should be glad to consider any detailed suggestion that my hon. Friend has in mind.