§ Mr. John EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has met the Chief Constable of the Greater Manchester police authority to discuss the recruitment of extra officers to combat the increasingly high crime rate.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggMy right hon. Friend is aware of the chief constable's wish to have more police officers for the Greater Manchester police and my right hon. and noble Friend the Minister of State met the chief constable on 9 November, when police manpower was discussed. Decisions on applications for increases in force establishments from police authorities, including Greater Manchester police authority, will be announced shortly.