§ Mr. Soamesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the authorised establishment of the Sussex police force; what is the present strength of the force; and what representations he has received from the Sussex police authority on the level of grant.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe authorised establishment of the Sussex police is 2,830. The strength of the force on 31 December 1985 was 2,790. My right hon. Friend has not received any representations recently from the Sussex police authority about the level of grant.