§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what resources he will make available for the provision of higher police manning levels on motorways to supervise adherence by motorists to recommended speed limits in conditions of extreme cold weather and very poor visibility conditions.
§ Mr. Giles ShawDeployment to particular policing tasks is a matter for chief constables. Police authorities are responsible for fixing the authorised establishment of forces, subject to my right hon. and learned Friend's approval. In considering an application to approve an increase in establishment he takes careful account of any motorway policing requirements.