§ 29. Mr. Goodhartasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what further action he is taking to increase recruiting to the Metropolitan Police.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesRecruitment to the Metropolitan Police is a matter for the Commissioner. The force mounts a vigorous recruiting campaign, which includes Press advertising, visits to schools, 195W attendance at careers exhibitions and conventions, and liaison with Her Majesty's forces at home and overseas. The Home Office supports the efforts of all police forces in England and Wales, by a number of methods including national Press advertising and, when necessary, co-ordinating the efforts of individual forces.