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Manchester City Council Bill [Lords](By Order)

I hope that I may help my hon. Friend and the House. When the Manchester City Council Bill was considered in the other place, representatives of the Greater Manchester police gave evidence in support. Their view is not untypical of police forces throughout the country, but it would be helpful if the Durham research team were specifically charged with researching the police's view and whether they want to be rid of this duty because they now regard it as a burden.