Police Consultative Groups (Hansard, 23 March 1990)

HC Deb 23 March 1990 vol 169 c796W 796W

§ Mr. Sheerman
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will provide the funds for police consultative groups in London to meet on a London-wide basis to discuss policing matters.

§ Mr. Peter Lloyd
No. The emphasis within the formal consultation process provided under section 106 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 is on flexible local arrangements which cater for the varying needs of each individual local community. It would not be appropriate for the Home Office to fund a body which is not an essential part of these arrangements.