§ Mr. Tilleyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the Metropolitan Police have implemented Lord Scarman's recommendation that in-service training on community relations should be compulsory for all ranks up to and including superintendents.
§ Mr. MayhewAll ranks in the Metropolitan Police up to and including the rank of chief superintendent are given instruction in community relations. These arrangements are being reviewed to see what changes are needed in the light of Lord Scarman's recommendations.
§ Mr. Tilleyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the Metropolitan Police have implemented Lord Scarman's recommendation that greater attention should be given to management training for inspectors and sergeants.
§ Mr. MayhewThere is already a considerable management element in Metropolitan Police training courses for sergeants and inspectors, but this is being reviewed in the light of Lord Scarman's report, particularly in relation to supervisory training.