BBC NEWS | Politics | Analysis: Control of policing: "Analysis: Control of policing
By Mark Easton
BBC News home editor
The High Court ruled Mr Blunkett was entitled to force suspension
David Blunkett was once asked about the relative powers of chief constables, police authorities and the home secretary.
He said the chief constable gets all the power, the police authority gets all the money and the home secretary gets all the blame.
There is perhaps some truth in that. "
