§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what representations he has received in support of increasing the pay of police officers in the Metropolitan Police force; what replies he has made; and if he will make a statement;
(2) What consideration he has now given to the payment of a differential increase in pay for police officers in the Metropolitan Police force; what action he is taking; and if he will make a statement;
(3) If he will confirm that any differential increase in pay for police officers in the Metropolitan Police force will in no way affect the total amount of the award to be negotiated for the federated ranks in the police service under Stage 2 of Her Majesty's Government's prices and incomes policy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CarlislePolice pay is a matter in the first instance for the Police Council and any settlements that are reached must be notified to the Pay Board.
No claims for differential payment have yet been submitted, and my right 253W hon. Friend will not be able to make any statement for some time.