HC Deb 22 July 1981 vol 9 c134W
Mr. David Young

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidance he has given to chief constables on the use of policemen on the beat rather than patrol cars.

Mr. Whitelaw

The increase of some 7,000 in the strength of the police service in England and Wales since May 1979 has enabled chief officers to put many more officers on the beat. I have encouraged them to do so.