§ 10. Mr. Boyesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many applications he is currently considering from police forces in England and Wales requesting an increase in their establishment.
§ Mr. HurdNineteen police authorities in England and Wales have asked me to approve increases totalling 737 in their establishments in this financial year. I shall be taking decisions on these applications in the light of advice from Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary.
§ 48. Mr. Michael McNair-Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions he has had with chief constables about further increases in constabulary police establishments.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggPolice establishment matters are often discussed with chief constables during visits to police forces and on other occasions.