HC Deb 22 October 1982 vol 29 c223W
Mr. Proctor

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Basildon of 18 June, Official Report, c. 358, whether he has received any further requests from police authorities to approve increases in police force establishment levels; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mayhew:

Further applications have been received from five police authorities for increases in their police establishments in 1982–83. Four have been informed that my right hon. Friend is prepared to approve additional posts. The other application is still being considered.