Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill

Debate between Lord Wasserman and Lord Beecham

Wednesday 29th June 2011 Lords Chamber

[Lord Beecham]

How does the noble Lord distinguish the examples that he has given from those that he said would not be appropriate in the varying conditions in this country? He has just told us that there are too many variables to allow pilots to take place, yet he is citing New York and America as exemplars, and therefore effectively as pilots, for the system that he wishes to introduce to this country. Is that not correct?

[Lord Wasserman]

This is not about using a particular bit of legislation in particular areas and comparing them in an academic research environment. The examples that I am giving noble Lords are of real change achieved by real chiefs with real mayors in real cities.