§ Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the actual and authorised establishment for Leicestershire constabulary; and whether he has received any request for an increase in police manning levels for Leicestershire constabulary.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe authorised establishment of the Leicestershire constabulary is 1,733. We have not received an application recently from the Leicestershire police authority for an increase in the authorised establishment of the force. On 31 December 1985 the strength of the force, including authorised supernumerary posts, was 1,750.
§ Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many additional places have been allocated or are envisaged for Leicestershire constabulary on the basis of the additional sums recently announced for police expenditure.
§ Mr. Giles ShawIt is the responsibility of the Leicestershire police authority to fix the authorised establishment of the force, subject to my right hon. Friend's approval. The changes in police grant and block grant which my right hon. Friend announced in reply to a question from my hon. Friend the Member for Stafford (Mr. Cash) on 11 February at column392, should help the police authority in maintaining police and civilian manpower levels.