HC Deb 12 July 1990 vol 176 cc318-9W
14. Mr. Pawsey

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action he intends to take to improve the training of special constables.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

We are already reviewing the training needs of special constables with the intention of producing a national training package. This will include training in basic policing skills and knowledge, such as powers of arrest, classification of offences, stop and search powers, traffic law and community involvement, with management training for those in supervisory roles.