HC Deb 21 July 1988 vol 137 c758W
65. Mr. Bowis

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to expand the operations of the territorial support group; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

I understand from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis that he has no plans to expand the operations of the territorial support groups. The groups will continue to play a valuable role in dealing with major incidents, and in providing divisions with additional manpower to tackle high priority crimes.