HC Deb 09 December 1970 vol 808 c136W
Mr. Bishop

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has for encouraging police nearing retiring age to continue in the police force in view of the offer of a 12 per cent. increase being considered unacceptable.

Mr. Sharples

Negotiations in the Police Council will be resumed this week. Both sides are aware of the number of officers approaching the age of retirement.