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Mr. Alton
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consultations he has had with the chief constable of Merseyside regarding local reorganisation of police divisions.
Mr. Whitelaw
A major reorganisation of the force has been in progress since 1977, with the agreement of the police authority. Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary and Home Office officials have kept in touch with developments.