§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many additional police officers were(a) sought by and (b) authorised for the North Wales police in each year since 1989–90; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Charles WardleThe information requested is set out in the table:
North Wales Police Number of posts applied for Number of posts approved 1989–90 31 4 1990–91 21 21 1991–92 0 0 1992–93 30 17 1993–94 58 0 1994–95 58 0 My right hon. and noble Friend wrote to the hon. Member of 1 December, letting him know that there will be no establishment increases next year, and explaining a number of initiatives which will allow forces to increase their available operational resources during 1994–95. A copy of that letter has been placed in the Library.