HC Deb 23 March 1983 vol 39 c421W
Mr. Leighton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the police consultative committees as recommended by Lord Scarman which have been set up, the nature of the composition of each and the mode of operation of each.

Mr. Whitelaw

My officials have recently conducted a review of progress made in developing consultation arrangements since administrative guidance was issued last June. The general picture is encouraging, but because arrangements must be geared to local needs the pattern varies, even within one police area, the information we have cannot readily be presented in the form requested. I shall write to the hon. Member.