HC Deb 18 March 1982 vol 20 cc165-6W
22. Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he expects to introduce legislation on a new police complaints procedure, following his review, in the current Session of Parliament.

Mr. Whitelaw

No.

24. Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received in connection with his review of complaints procedure.

Mr. Whitelaw

I have received a few representations from hon. Members and others in favour of changes in the present arrangements.

41. Mr. Flannery

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if, prior to the introduction of any legislation relating to new machinery for dealing with complaints against the police based on the recommendations of the Scarman report, he will publish his proposals as a White Paper.

46. Mr. Norman Atkinson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will publish details of his proposals for an independent police complaints procedure before he introduces legislation on the subject.

Mr. Whitelaw

I shall consider how to proceed in the light of the report of the inquiry into police complaints and related matters being conducted by the Select Committee on Home Affairs.