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Centenary timeline continued

1966
In response to Federation criticisms of bad
management and lack of modern equipment, the
Home Secretary establishes an inquiry by the
Police Advisory Board (PAB) into manpower, 1968 1970
equipment and efficiency. POLICE magazine The Equal Pay Act gives
Compulsory force mergers reduce the number begins publication. equal pay to women police
of forces from 126 to 49. officers.

1967 1969
The report by the PAB makes proposals to improve The Federation buys a new HQ building in
working conditions and stresses that police should Surbiton. The Police Council agrees a new
not be employed on tasks that do not require their system of rent allowances.
powers or expertise. Powers and duties of traffic The Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) is
wardens extended and proposals for a larger role brought within the remit of the Police Council.
for special constables. The Police Federation’s constitution is altered
The Federation supports the introduction of a to provide for elections to central committees by
graduate entry scheme. regions.
A report by the PAB calls for staff appraisals
to be introduced to the Police Service.

1971 1973
The Pensions The JCC agrees to
(Increase) Act 1971 support a substantial
gives public service increase in London
pensioners, including Allowance. The public
police, a guarantee service London
that their pension will Weighting system is
be index-linked to extended to the two
take account of London forces.
inflation.

1972
Commutation rights are
extended to officers
retiring with less than
25 years’ service.

The PFEW board showing all the chairs during
its 100-year history.

1977
The Government concedes to an
1974 independent inquiry led by Lord
The six provincial metropolitan Justice Edmund Davies to examine
police forces are established. The police pay and whether the police
number of separate forces should be allowed to affiliate to the
reduced to 43. TUC, or have the right to strike.

1976 1978
The Federation walks out of the Edmund Davies reports on
Police Council and demands direct police pay. The Government
negotiation with the Government. accepts the report. He rejects
Branch boards hold ballots as affiliation to the TUC and the
to whether the police should have right to strike.
the right to strike. Conference The Police Council is
carries a motion with the right to replaced by the Police
strike. There is huge anger in the Negotiation Board (PNB).
police service.

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