§ 83. Mr. Mappasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the cost per annum per motorway mile of the experimental road and air patrol on the M.6 motorway from Dunston to Preston.
§ Mr. Woodhouse£2,457.
§ Mr. Mappasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the numbers of police and pilots, and the types and numbers of cars, motorcycles and helicopters, respectively, employed on the experimental policing of the M6 from Dunston to Preston; and what is, in respect of each factor, the average annual cost, including depreciation where necessary.
§ Mr. WoodhouseMy right hon. Friend is informed by the three police authorities concerned that a total of 80 police officers, 17 cars—Ford, Jaguar and Land Rover—and 12 motorcycles—B.S.A. and Triumph—are employed on the experiment, at an estimated average annual cost of £118,747, £24,638 and £8,840 respectively. One helicopter, with pilot, has been chartered for the experiment at an estimated average annual cost of approximately £34,000. In addition, certain extra staff costs and miscellaneous expenditure will be incurred for the purpose of the experiment at an estimated average annual cost of approximately £20,000.