§ Mr. George Grantasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many of the police authorities in the United Kingdom operate cadet force training centres.
§ Dr. SummerskillTwenty-nine police authorities in England and Wales, including the Metropolitan Police, at present run their own cadet training schools, usually as part of the force headquarters or training complex.
§ Mr. George Grantasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many police authorities in the United Kingdom have suspended cadet force recruitment;
(2) whether he will issue advice to chief constables of police about the suspension of cadet recruitment.
§ Dr. SummerskillIt is for each police authority to decide the number of its cadets and the rate at which they should be recruited. Factors that they will take into account include the number of regular officers whom they wish to gain from this source and the availability of finance. Police authorities must judge their own priorities in the present situation regarding recruitment and finance, but I understand that many authorities in England and Wales have decided to reduce the intake of cadets. We see no need for central advice at present.