§ Mr. Wattsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his answer of 23 January, Official Report, column 269, when he will take the second step towards approving the balance of 150 additional officers requested by Thames Valley police authority.
§ Mr. Giles ShawMy right hon. Friend will consider in the autumn the possibility of approving a further increase in the authorised establishment of the Thames Valley police.