§ Mr. Thomas Coxasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, in view of the recent report on mugging offences which have been committed in the Greater London Council area in recent months, what has been the increase of staffing in the Metropolitan Police Division in an effort to deploy officers in areas where mugging offences are known to take place; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CarlisleThe Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis keeps the varying demands on his manpower under constant review. Special squads of police are in existence in areas where mugging is most prevalent, and their strength is varied as appropriate.