§ Mr. Coombsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has any plans to increase the authorised establishment of the Wiltshire constabulary; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Giles ShawIt is the responsibility of the Wiltshire police authority to determine the authorised establishment of the force, although it must apply for my right hon. Friend's approval for any increases it deems necessary. In response to the police authority's most recent applications, my right hon. Friend approved a permanent increase of four posts in January and a temporary, supernumerary, increase of 7 posts, for 12 months in the first instance, in February. I understand the authority is considering making a further application.