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Thames Valley Police

I am grateful to the Minister for responding to the debate, and I understand the limitations on him and the Home Office. I should like to put on the record again that I have a very good working relationship with the chief constable; I hope that good relationship continues after today. However, the purpose of MPs, every now and again, is to stand up for people whom we feel have been brow-beaten by a large organisation, particularly if it is a public one. There must be a method whereby ordinary Members of the House can represent their constituents on issues such as this if they feel that an injustice has been done, rather than individuals having to go through the courts themselves.