§ 42. Mr. Eggarasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many representations he has received from bodies within the Metropolitan Police district requesting a larger police presence on the streets.
§ Mr. MayhewIt is not possible to specify how many such representations may have been received but my right hon. Friend is aware, as is the Commissioner, that many people regard a larger police presence on the streets as desirable. In his recent report to my right hon. Friend the Commissioner indicated that he proposes to make available a further 650 officers for this purpose, by savings in other areas of operation.