§ Mr. D. GRENFELLasked the Home Secretary the areas in which the standing joint committees or watch committees have protested to him with regard to the rejection of the recommendations of 1002W the police council against the second economy cut in police pay; and whether he proposes to convene the Police Council again?
Mr. STANLEYMy right hon. Friend has received representations from the police authorities of nine cities and boroughs expressing regret at the decision to impose the further cut in police pay. The Government's reasons for their action were explained in the statement issued when the cut was imposed early in November. No useful purpose would be served by summoning a further Police Council to consider this matter at the present juncture.