§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what consultations he has now had with the police service and with police authorities on his proposal to introduce arrangements, with an independent element for ex post facto reviews of the handling of complaints; and if he will make a statement on the progress of his consultations and the further steps he is taking;
(2) what consultations he has arranged with the Police Federations on his proposal for ex post facto reviews of the handling of police complaints; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CarlisleThe necessary preparatory work has now been completed and a meeting with police representative bodies, including the Police Federations, has been arranged for the week after next. This will be the first stage of a continuing process of consultation on the proposed new arrangements.