§ 54. Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he last discussed with chief constables the subject of domestic violence; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggDuring the course of this year the Department has been engaged in discussions with the Association of Chief Police Officers about the police response to recommendations made by the Women's National Commission in its report on violence against women. This included domestic violence, and guidance was issued to chief officers in Home Office circular 69/1986 on 15 October 1986.