HC Deb 15 March 1984 vol 56 c224W
23. Mr. Eggar

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied with the allocation of manpower and use of support systems within the Metropolitan police.

Mr. Hurd

We are satisfied that the Commissioner is making every effort to get full value for the money spent on the Metropolitan police. His recent report to my right hon. and learned Friend shows the more purposeful use of manpower and other resources which he is achieving for example by redeploying officers to priority tasks and continuing the process of civilianisation.