§ Mr. Gareth Wardellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will publish in the Official Report, for the latest available date, the number of police surgeons employed in each police area in England and Wales, separately distinguishing male and female surgeons.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggPolice surgeons are appointed by police authorities and no central record is maintained. I am, however, arranging for this information to be collected and I shall write to the hon. Member.