HC Deb 20 November 1986 vol 105 c286W
16. Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many police forces are now using tape recorders to record information from suspects during interviews; and how soon this will be extended to all police forces.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

Some 34 police forces have been allocated funds to prepare and equip interview rooms. Further funds will be allocated to extend and complete coverage over a five-year period up to 1991.