§ Sir Anthony GrantTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what criteria he applies in determining the allocation of police to each county in England and Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter LloydMy right hon. and learned Friend considers applications for increases in police establishments on the basis of the demonstrated needs of forces and in the light of advice from Her Majesty's inspectorate of constabulary. The general criteria which govern assessment of applications for increases are set out in Home Office circulars 114/1983 and 106/1988, copies of which are available in the Library.