§ 30. Mr. Hunterasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received since October concerning the case for increasing the establishment of the Hampshire constabulary.
§ Mr. Giles ShawMy hon. Friend and I had a meeting on 12 November. We have not received any application recently from the Hampshire police authority for an increase in the authorised establishment of the Hampshire constabulary. One hundred and thirty four additional police posts have been approved for the force since May 1979.