§ 72. Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why police officers in the Metropolitan Force have been discouraged from signing on for courses with the Open University.
§ Mr. SharplesThe Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis does not discourage police officers from signing on for courses with the Open University. But officers studying externally at other 287W universities and institutions are not eligible for financial assistance or special leave and the same policy has been adopted in dealing with Open University applications.