HC Deb 22 February 1993 vol 219 cc423-4W
Mr. Austin-Walker

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1), pursuant to his answer of 10 February,Official Report, column 630, what are the current and proposed numbers of uniformed constables in the Plumstead division of the Metropolitan police;

(2), pursuant to his answer of 10 February, Official Report, column 630, what was the number of uniformed police officers in the Plumstead division of the Metropolitan police for each of the years 1991, 1992, and proposed for 1993, broken down by rank.

Mr. Charles Wardle

[holding answer 19 February 1993]: The information is as follows:

1991 1992 1993
Chief superintendent 1 1 1
Superintendent 1 1 1
Chief inspector 2 2 2
Inspector 10 9 9
Sergeant 40 37 37
Constable 209 204 194

Although the total number of uniformed constables is due to reduce during the current year, an equivalent increase in civilian staff will release police officers at present in support posts. As a result, the number of constables available for operational duties will be unchanged.

69. Mr. Austin Walker

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his answer of 4 February,Official Report, column 286, what representations he has now received about the number of police officers in the Plumstead and Greenwich divisions of the Metropolitan police; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Charles Wardle

[holding answer 19 February 1993]: The following have now written to my right hon. and learned Friend:

  • the chairman and Secretary of the Greenwich Police/Community Consultative Group:
  • Mrs. Grace Sole of Charlton;
  • Mr. Roy Martin of Eltham, the Chairman of the Courtlands Residents Association;
  • the Chairman of the Eltham Police/Community Working Group;
  • the Secretary of the Woolwich Central Baptist Church;
  • and the Warden of Trinity College.

My right hon. and learned Friend has also received letters from my hon. Friend the Member for Eltham (Mr. Bottomley) enclosing correspondence from the chairman and secretary of the Greenwich Police/Community Consultative Group; and the hon. Member for Greenwich (Mr. Raynsford) enclosing correspondence from the chairman of the Greenwich Police—Greenwich Sector Working Group.