§ 51. Mr. WoodTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps his Department is taking to implement the recommendations of the Audit Commission report on administrative support for police officers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter LloydThe Audit Commission recommendations in its report on administrative support for police officers contain valuable guidelines for improved value for money in the use of police resources. Responsibility for responding to the recommendations lies primarily with chief officers of police and local police authorities with the advice and encouragement of Her Majesty's inspectors of constabulary. A survey carried out by the inspectorate last June showed that over 90 per cent. of forces had completed or were carrying out reviews of their administrative support services.