§ 48. Mr. HunterTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received for a further increase in the establishment of the Hampshire constabulary.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggWe have received an application from the Hampshire police authority for an increase in the establishment of the force of 47 police posts. This is being considered along with applications from other police authorities for increases in 1989–90. There are 800 posts available for provincial forces and my right hon. Friend will look to Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary for advice on how they should be allocated.