§ 75. Mr. J. McKayasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if lie is aware that the Oaksey Committee, appointed in May to consider policemen's conditions and remuneration, has not yet given a report; that there is discontent at the delay; that many young policemen are leaving the force because they are dissatisfied with the payments made: and if he will draw the attention of the Committee to the urgent need for a decision, particularly on the matter of wages.
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§ Mr. YoungerMy right hon. Friend is satisfied that the Oaksey Committee are fully aware of the urgency of the matter and are conducting their inquiries with the utmost expedition. He has reason to believe that the Police Federation realise the desirability of exercising reasonable patience and the importance which attaches to the Oaksey Committee finding sonic enduring solution and not some temporary palliative.
— 1945 1946 1947 Males Females Males Females Males Females Number of persons proceeded against for larceny from shops or stalls. 2,964 3,372 3,286 3,552 4,282 4,421 Number found guilty 2,851 3,243 3,195 3,454 4,129 4,299