§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if, in view of the considerable 5W pressure placed on the resources of the Metropolitan Police during the Royal Wedding and the need to maintain at a fully adequate level the policing at Brixton, Finsbury Park, Forest Gate, Woolwich, Wood Green and those other areas in and around London which have recently experienced serious disturbances, he will ensure that the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis has readily at his disposal on 29 July sufficient manpower drawn from other forces to fulfil the demands made upon them;
(2) whether he is able to give his assurance in the light of the several riots which have occurred recently in a number of areas of Great Britain that the police will be able satisfactorily to police the Royal Wedding procession areas and the areas where riots have occurred.
§ Mr. WhitelawYes. If circumstances make it necessary, the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis can obtain assistance from other police forces.