§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Prime Minister what benefits in kind are available to members of the police; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterUnder the Police Regulations 1979 every police officer must be provided by the police authority with free accommodation or paid a rent allowance in lieu. Some NHS medical, dental and optical charges are reimbursed. Most officers are provided with uniforms. Meals in police canteens are subsidised.