§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what representations he has received on the need for an independent missing persons helpline separate from the police; [5996]
(2) what is his Department's policy in respect of the formation of an independent missing persons helpline, separate from the police. [5997]
Complaints completed by reason for complaint England and Wales (excluding the Metropolitan Police) Number of complaints Reason for complaint 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 Oppressive behaviour 11,719 12,302 12,316 (4,243) 12,391 (4,083) 12,438 (4,228) Racially discriminatory behaviour 215 244 256 (205) 252 (198) 310 (298) Malpractice 1,440 1,576 1,446 (726) 1,798 (687) 1,416 (623) Failures in duty 5,662 6,018 6,039 (1,581) 6,173 (1,540) 6,125 (2,072) Incivility 5,260 5,248 4,897 (1,348) 4,585 (1,548) 4,922 (2297) Traffic irregularity 386 324 340 (42) 301 (54) 270 (89) Other 1,755 1,376 1,215 (268) 1,072 (212) 1,076 (357) Total 26,437 27,088 26,509 (8.413) 26,572 (8,322) 26,557 (9,964) Figures in brackets are for the Metropolitan Police only