§ 74. Mr. Oakesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many foot patrol policemen in England and Wales are equipped with two-way radio communication; to what extent there is delay in such radio sets being obtained; and what is the cause of the delay.
§ Mr. George ThomasSome 1,400 portable two-way radio sets are in use by the police in England and Wales. There has been some delay in obtaining some types of sets and their associated equipment, but 1,000 personal sets ordered this year are being issued to police forces as fast as they are received and tested. More portable two-way sets are on order.