§ 44. Mr. Russell Kerrasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will recommend 10 the Commissioner of Metropolitan Police that in future local chief superintendents be authorised to reply to Members' letters rather than be instructed to send every-thing of this sort received to Scotland Yard for answer.
§ Mr. CarlisleThis is a matter for the Commissioner. He is not opposed to local commanders replying where appropriate.