§ Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether, in view of the 9 per cent, increase in fatal and injury road traffic accidents and the 10 per cent, increase in casualties stated in the annual report of the Chief Constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary, he will call for a report on the Chief Constable's decision to reduce the number of officers in the traffic branch by 50; and if he will make a statement.
629W
§ Mr. Ian Stewart[holding answer 19 April 1989]: The chief constable is responsible for the operational control of the Royal Ulster Constabulary and it is for him to determine priorities and allocate resources.