HC Deb 16 April 1970 vol 799 cc268-9W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why he will not introduce legislation to amend Section 53 of the Police Act, 1964, to allow the police the same trade union rights as the remainder of Her Majesty's subjects engaged in industry, local government and civilian security services.

Mr. Callaghan

Because of the special responsibility which the police service has to the community.