§ 100 and 101. Mr. Marplesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) in view of the fact that the ratio of instructors and staff to students at the Bruche Police Training Camp, near Warrington, is one to two-and-a-half, whether he is satisfied with the ratio at this establishment;
(2) what is the net cost of the Bruche Police Training Camp, near Warrington, including the maintenance and heating and lighting costs of the building, for the nearest convenient 12 months; and what is the average weekly cost of training each student.
§ Mr. EdeThis Centre accommodates 360 resident students. In addition to the140W Commandant and Deputy Commandant, there are 21 instructors in police duties and four in physical education; 11 civilian administrative and clerical staff and 73 indoor and outdoor domestic staff. For the financial year ended 31st March, 1950, the net cost of the Centre was £77,830 and the weekly cost for each student trained was £4 17s. 7d. For the financial year ending 31st March, 1951, it is expected that these sums will be reduced. I am satisfied that the staff is not excessive and that the Centre is efficiently and economically conducted.