HC Deb 13 March 1940 vol 358 c1210W
Mr. Sorensen

asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware of the resentment of county councils that they have no power to control police expenditure through standing joint committees; and whether, in view of the anachronism of the public authorities having to meet this expenditure without direct control, he will consider the desirability of introducing amending legislation in the future?

Mr. Peake

The answer to both parts of the Question is in the negative.