§ Sir J. Langford-Holtasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has had from the West Mercia Police Authority about the present establishment of the force under that authority; and whether he is satisfied that sufficient forces are available to enable them to perform their statutory duties satisfactorily.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesI have received a detailed report of a review of the establishment involving a total increase of 330. On the second part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to his Question on 9th March.—[Vol. 945, c. 724–5.]