§ Mr. MichaelTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is his timetable for implementing his proposal for parish constables; and what is his estimate of the cost in this financial year and in 1994–95.
§ Mr. Charles WardleIt is our intention that 20 pilot schemes should be up and running by Christmas. Costs in this financial year should bede minimis. No estimate can be made about future costs at this stage.