§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received from the Police Federation with regard to local government and police reorganisation; what reply he has made; what further action he will be taking; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaudlingThat existing force areas should be maintained within a regional structure; that I have carefully considered these representations, but think that the boundaries of police areas should continue to coincide with the boundaries of local authority areas; the consequences of the changes in police areas which will be necessary will be worked out, in consultation as appropriate with the police representative organisations.