§ 20. Mr. Tim Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received about the establishment of the Thames Valley police authority.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggWe have received representations from most members with constituencies in the Thames Valley police force area about the latest application by the police authority for additional police posts. The application is under consideration.
§ 52. Mr. Andrew MacKayasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on police manning levels in the Thames Valley force.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggSince May 1979 the strength of the Thames Valley police has increased by 811 and its establishment by 470. I understand that the force has recruited up to its establishment. The Thames Valley police authority has applied for 200 additional police posts and this is under consideration.
§ 33. Mr. Wattsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will now approve a further increase in the establishment of the Thames Valley police.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggAn application by the Thames Valley police authority for additional police posts is under consideration.