§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what guidance is issued by his Department to chief constables and police authorities on the criteria governing, and the level of expenditure which is allowed for, removal expenses and the equipping of offices for senior police officers;
(2) if he will call for a report from the chief constable of the West Midlands about the amount of expenses he has claimed in the last financial year for removal of furniture, equipping offices and installation of burglar alarms.
§ Mr. Giles ShawPolice authorities are required by the Police Regulations 1979, as amended, to reimburse removal costs reasonably incurred by senior officers joining their forces. It is entirely for the police authority to determine the sum paid in any particular case. It is also for the authority alone to decide what equipement should be provided for senior officers. The Home Office issues no guidance on these matters.