§ 43. Mr. HunterTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will give further consideration to the need to increase the establishment of the Hampshire constabulary.
§ Mr. Peter LloydThe Hampshire police authority has applied for approval for 69 extra police officers in 1991–92. My right hon. and learned Friend will consider this, with the advice of Her Majesty's inspectorate of constabulary, in the coming months together with applications from the other police authorities. The aim is to announce decisions before the end of the year.