§ 32. Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will set up a committee to review the effects of closure of smaller police stations in rural and inter-city areas, and the centralising of services in newer police stations serving larger areas.
§ Dr. SummerskillNo. This is essentially a local problem, for which solutions must be worked out to suit each particular area, with due regard to the needs of the local population and the most effective use of local resources.