HC Deb 22 November 1982 vol 32 cc381-2W
Mr. Wheeler

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if the Royal Parks constabulary will be included in the Home Office arrangements for police and community liaison committees; and what discussions have taken place with the council of the City of Westminster or other such councils, to ensure that this is done.

Mr. Macfarlane

No. This machinery is not appropriate to the Royal parks. There is, however, liaison between the constabulary and the local authorities in carrying out the constabulary's functions when the occasion demands.

Mr. Wheeler

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if the Royal Parks constabulary is subject to inspection by the Home Office Chief Inspector of Constabulary, or by any other independent person. so as to establish on an annual basis the efficiency of the force and the proper use of resource.

Mr. Macfarlane

There is no formal provision for regular inspection, but Her Majesty's Inspector has inspected the force from time to time at my right hon. Friend's request. The last such inspection was in 1980.

Girocheque, respectively, and (d) the total number of supplementary benefit claims received; and if he will publish the corresponding total figures in (a) to (d) for all supplementary benefit offices taken together, in each case for the last full year for which figures are available.

Mr. Rossi

[pursuant to his reply, 15 November 1982, c. 66]: The information requested is as follows:

Mr. Wheeler

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if the Royal Parks Constabulary will publish an annual report similar in style and content to Home Office approved police forces.

Mr. Macfarlane

The superintendent has already been asked to prepare an annual report for the year ending 31 December 1982. I will place copies in the Libraries of both Houses when they are available.