§ Mr. Winnickasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he is taking to encourage the Metropolitan Police authorities to accept suit- 134W able Commonwealth applicants for the police force.
§ Mr. TaverneThe Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis will glady accept any applicant to join the force who reaches the standard required.
My right hon. Friend is studying ways in which a larger number of suitable coloured applicants can be encouraged to come forward.