§ 28. Mr. Tim SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what account he takes of the cost of the provision of security cover to VIPs in the Thames Valley police authority area when setting budget and manpower levels.
§ Mr. Peter LloydIn assessing the manpower requirements of Thames Vally police, my right hon. Friend takes full account of the force's protection commitments, and receives professional advice from HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary. We do not set budgets for the force; that is the responsibility of the police authority.