§ Miss WiddecombeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to review overtime payments to police officers; and if he will make a statement. [134859]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeI have no present plans to review overtime payments, but will be ready to consider any suggestions made by the Police Service, through the normal negotiating machinery, in the light of their views on changes necessary to enable the service most effectively to meet future demands.