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What changes were made to the Metropolitan Police District under the 1963 Act?

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Under the London Government Act 1963, the Metropolitan Police District underwent significant changes. The Act reduced the number of local government districts in the area, leading to larger authorities responsible for bigger areas and populations. The excised county areas were reassigned to Essex Police, Hertfordshire Constabulary, and Surrey Police. The provisions of the Act came into effect on 1 April 1965, with new councils elected as "shadow authorities" in 1964. The Metropolitan Police District was extended again under this Act. These changes aimed to streamline local governance and police jurisdiction, aligning them more effectively with the growing and changing population of the metropolitan area. For more detailed information, you can refer to the Wikipedia page on the London Government Act 1963.

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