HC Deb 19 November 1984 vol 68 c9W
Mr. Fatchett

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will ensure that police and fire service operational manpower numbers within metropolitan areas will be maintained at least at their present levels after March 1986 should Cmnd. 9063 be implemented.

Mr. Giles Shaw

Decisions on the levels of operational manpower will be taken by the new joint authorities subject to existing statutory requirements and to the transitional precept and manpower controls described in paragraph 6.6 of Cmnd. 9063.