§ 48. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department on what dates during the past two years, the Police Commissioner has visited the various areas of the Metropolitan Police area where the recent riots have taken place to discuss matters with the local community relations leaders, elected leaders and councillors of the borough councils concerned.
§ Mr. MayhewThe extent and frequency of his contacts with community leaders and local elected representatives is a matter for the commissioner. I know that he takes every opportunity to develop and strengthen links with all sections of the community within the Metropolitan Police force area and has personally met very many local Members of Parliament, local councillors and community spokesmen both at Scotland Yard and during visits to local police districts and non-police activities.