HC Deb 19 January 1984 vol 52 c283W
29. Sir David Price

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has any plans to increase the size of the Special Constabulary; and if he will make a statement.

Mr, Hurd

It is for the chief officer of each police force to determine how many special constables to appoint. We shall continue to encourage chief officers to recruit as many special constables as they can usefully train and deploy.