Mr. Fayellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the operation of those new police authorities formed in those areas covered by the recently abolished metropolitan counties.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe police joint authorities established by the Local Government Act 1985 took up their responsibilities as police authorities under the Police Act 1964 on 1 April and are discharging their functions in accordance with the establishment and support services schemes which my right hon. Friend has approved for each for 1986–87.