§ Mr. Edward Gardnerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is satisfied with, and, if not, what steps he is taking to improve or change, the porcedures at present followed by local police authorities in dealing with disciplinary offences by senior 548W in custody; five were located at Holloway, nine at Styal and 12 at Askham Grange prison. Figures for the same date in 1977 are not available, but on 5th January 1977 the total was 20, of whom six were at Holloway, 11 at Styal and three at Askham Grange.
Five of the mothers were serving borstal sentences for burglary—two—and theft—three. One was awaiting trial for theft and two were awaiting deportation for immigration offences. The remaining 18 were serving sentences of imprisonment as follows:
police officers including a chief constble appointed and employed by an authority.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesI am considering whether changes are called for in the disciplinary arrangements for senior police officers. I shall of course consult the local authority associations and the Association of Chief Police Officers about any such proposals.