§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps he is taking to ensure that the Police Advisory Board will be considering the Police Federation's view of the effect on force boundaries in England and Wales of the proposed reorganisation of local government; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaudlingI have not yet received formal notification of the Police Federation's views. I have asked for the comments of all interested bodies by the end of May, and when I receive them I shall consider what further consultations are necessary.