§ Mr. HillTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the figures for Hampshire police establishment(a) police operational duties and (b) civilian staff; and what were the figures in 1979.
§ Mr. Peter LloydThe present establishment of the Hampshire Constabulary is 3,202 compared to 2,954 in 1979. The establishment will increase to 3,269 from April 1992. It is for the chief constable to decide how available manpower should be deployed. At the end of 1990, 84 per cent. of the force was deployed to operational duties.
My right hon. Friend does not control civilian staff numbers: this is a matter for the police authority. At the end of December 1991 the civilian strength for the Hampshire Constabulary was 1,039, as against 708 in 1979.