§ Mr. Andrew MacKayTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on future manning levels in the Thames Valley police force.
§ Mr. Peter LloydMy right hon. Friend announced on 20 December 1990 an additional 40 police posts for Thames Valley with effect from 1 October 1991.
The police authority has also made an application for an additional 132 police posts for 1992–93. My right hon. Friend hopes to make a decision before the end of the year.