§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what further consideration he has given to introducing legislation to empower police authorities to act as housing authorities for police purposes; what consultations 41W he has now had with the police service on this matter; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CarlisleThis matter is under close examination but we are not yet ready to open consultations with the police and local authority representative bodies. I shall write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.