§ Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many fast response police cars are currently in use in the metropolis; for which main purposes they are used; how many officers are directly involved in driving them; what is the cost; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Charles WardleI understand that 339 fast response cars are presently used by the Metropolitan police. The main purpose of such vehicles is to respond to emergency calls. They are also used for general patrol duties. A total of 2,077 officers have authority to drive these vehicles. The approximate total annual cost for the purchase, maintenance and other running costs is £2.94 million.