§ Mr. George Grantasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied with the present level of the authorised establishment of the Northumbria police force; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe police authority has sought approval for an increase of 653 on the present establishment of 3,325. Arrangements have been made to discuss the proposals with the force, and when this has been done I will consider them in conjunction with increases proposed by other forces.