HC Deb 21 November 1974 vol 881 c466W
23. Mr. Lane

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he has taken to secure for the police partial or total exemption from financial restrictions that apply to local services generally.

Dr. Summerskill

It is the Government's policy to strengthen the police, but my right hon. Friend cannot anticipate the outcome of the discussions with local authorities about the rate support grant settlement.