§ 27. Sir D. Walker-Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will review the consultation procedures concerned with the fixing of the precept for the Metropolitan Police, with a view to securing any improvements which may be possible and, in particular, ensuring that the principle of confidentiality is not allowed to deny information to the local authorities which have to meet any precept which is fixed.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe Receiver discusses his proposals for the precept with representative members and officials of the local authorities in the Metropolitan Police district. Full information is provided for these discussions, in confidence, and my right hon. Friend considers that this arrangement is adequate.