HC Deb 03 November 1992 vol 213 c124W
Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to receive the report of the committee of inquiry into the conditions of service in the police forces of the United Kingdom; and if it is his intention to publish the document.

Mr. Charles Wardle

My right hon. and learned Friend has asked the inquiry to report to him by the end of May 1993. He expects the report to be published.

Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will give his reasons for the decision not to appoint to the committee of inquiry into the conditions of service of the police forces of the United Kingdom a suitably qualified person with experience and knowledge of Scottish police forces.

Mr. Charles Wardle

My right hon. and learned Friend has considered it important for the inquiry to be conducted by a fully independent team with appropriate expertise in a number of disciplines. The inquiry is, however, working very closely with the police service.

Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is his latest estimate of the cost incurred so far by the committee of inquiry into the conditions of service in the police forces of the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Charles Wardle

The estimated cost of the inquiry for the financial year 1992–93 is £720,000. For the financial year 1993–94 the estimated cost is £300,000.