HC Deb 30 November 1978 vol 959 c348W
25. Mr. Stanbrook

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied that the Metropolitan Police have the manpower and resources adequately to protect private property.

Mr. Merlyn Rees:

The shortage of manpower in the Metropolitan Police remains a source of concern, but there has been some improvement in recent months. The protection of property is one of the Commissioner's primary aims, and in this, as in other matters, he has the Government's full support.