§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what instructions he has given to the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis concerning consultations with locally elected representatives and Members of Parliament in respect of proposals to close police stations.
§ Mr. WhitelawThe Commissioner has conducted a study of local policing arrangements, including such matters as the distribution of work between police stations. Proposals for change have been the subject of consultations with various local interests. Since operational considerations are primarily involved these are matters for the Commissioner rather than me.