§ Mr. MichaelTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is his assessment of the current manpower needs of the South Wales police in relation to the latest crime figures.
§ Mr. Charles WardlePolice force establishments are reviewed annually in the light of bids for extra police officers. Requests for increases are considered in relation to a number of criteria, including rates of recorded crime. Approvals for establishment increases for the current financial year were announced on 28 November 1991.