§ Mr. MichaelTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will allow police authorities to hold supernumerary posts to deal with problems of crime in city centres and town centres, on housing estates and in the community generally.
§ Mr. Charles WardleNo. Supernumerary police posts are considered only where there is a special commitment which is temporary. Supernumerary posts would not be considered for normal aspects of policing a force area.