HC Deb 15 July 1981 vol 8 cc390-1W
Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is his policy regarding the opening of small community-based police stations in the inner city areas of the United Kingdom in an effort to improve relationships between communities and the police.

Mr. Whitelaw

This is a matter for chief officers of police to determine in the light of their operational responsibilities and local conditions. I do, of course, strongly support any measure designed to improve relationships between communities and the police.