§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received concerning his continuing failure to implement the proposals of the Undermanning Allowances Panel of Standing Committee "C" of the Police Council for the United Kingdom in relation to the police forces of Manchester and Salford and Birmingham; what reply he is sending; what action he will be taking; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CarlisleOn 7th March the panel considered proposals by the police authorities of Birmingham, and of Manchester and Salford. It did not recommend payment of an under manning allowance. The Police Council notified the police authorities accordingly. On 1st June, the Home Office received representations from the staff side of Committee "C" expressing concern at my right hon. Friend's continuing failure to implement the proposals of the under manning panel in respect of these two forces. No recommendations await his approval and a reply to that effect has been sent.