Letter from the Clerk of the Committee
to the Association of Chief Police Officers of England, Wales
and Northern Ireland
Following consultation by the Home Office, a draft
Order was laid in the Houses of Parliament on 17 January 2000.
The Committee notes that the Association responded to the Home
Office
Consultation document and has referred to points
made by the Association in the Explanatory Document.
The Committee, in considering the Order, wishes to
take further written evidence on the question of the financial
impact on police forces. The Association expressed the view that
they would experience unquantifiable resource implications for
policing areas at previously quiet periods. It would help the
Committee in its deliberations if the Association could give some
indication of additional resources and costs necessitated.
The Committee is constrained by the timetable for
consideration of the Deregulation (Sunday Dancing and Licensing)
Order and so must request a reply by Wednesday 9 February. I apologise
for the short notice and trust that you are able to respond.
2 February 2000
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