Mr. Alan Lee Williamsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on whether the establishment for the Metropolitan Special Constabulary in the London borough of Havering is up to strength; and whether a further recruitment campaign is required.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe strength of the Metropolitan Special Constabulary in Havering is 73. Chief officers of police are encouraged to recruit as many special constables as they can usefully employ. We understand that the Commissioner intends to mount a further recruitment campaign in the spring.