HC Deb 12 April 1988 vol 131 c5W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will increase the manpower levels of the North Wales police, in the light of the representations by the North Wales chief constable; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

The North Wales police authority has applied for 40 additional police posts in 1988–89. The application is being considered, together with those from other police authorities, in the light of advice from Her Majesty's inspectors of constabulary.