HC Deb 27 February 1967 vol 742 c37W
Mr. Ron Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is his policy towards the general appointment of court ushers to replace policemen, in view of the fact that many policeman who so act do so when they have cases up before the court.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

That wherever possible the police should be relieved of ushers' duties and civilians appointed.