§ Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make proposals to speed up the issue of chief constable certificates in malicious damage claim cases; and if he will consider introducing a scheme whereby retired policemen would assist in the carrying out of his work.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeEvery effort is being made to speed up the issue of chief constable certificates in connection with malicious damage claims.
Much of the investigation has to be carried out in the course of daily police work, often in dangerous areas where armed protection is necessary. The introduction of retired policemen is therefore not a practical proposition.