§ Mr. HunterTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received from the Hampshire police authority, or other interested parties, about increasing the establishment of the Hampshire constabulary.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggHampshire police authority sought an increase in its force establishment of 23 posts in 1987–88. Representations in support of the application have been received from a number of my hon. Friends whose constituencies lie within the force area and from the right hon. Member for Birmingham, Sparkbrook (Mr. Hattersley).
436WMy right hon. Friend was unable to approve the application for 1987–88 but the authority has been informed that further consideration will be given to it in 1988–89.