§ Mr. Albert Robertsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on his policy with regard to the provision of cars for the police force; and if he will give the approximate cost of providing such cars in the past 12 months.
§ Mr. CarlisleUnder the Police Act 1964, police authorities in England and Wales are responsible for providing vehicles required by police forces. The total expenditure on all vehicles in 1971–72 was just under £6 million. Later figures, and separate figures for cars only, are not available.