§ 40. Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the manning of the Gwent police force.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggMy right hon. Friend approved an increase of eight posts in the Gwent constabulary with effect from 1 January 1988, bringing it up to 986. Gwent police authority has applied for an increase of a further 42 posts for 1988–89. This application will be considered, along with others in the light of advice from Her Majesty's inspectors of constabulary.