HC Deb 31 July 1980 vol 989 c795W
43. Mr. Hawksley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has any plans to make more use of the special constabularies within the police forces; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Brittan

The deployment of special constables is a matter for the chief officer of police. A working party has been set up by the Police Advisory Board to review the role of the special constabulary and to examine the scope for increasing its ability to assist the regular police service.