HC Deb 28 April 1986 vol 96 c299W
Mr. Allan Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will request the chief constable of Merseyside to investigate the incidence of absenteeism within his force; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Giles Shaw

No. It is for the chief constable to keep under review the numbers of officers who are absent from duty and the reasons for their absence.