HC Deb 14 February 1995 vol 254 cc588-9W
Mr. Battle

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what regulations govern members of the special constabulary; and who negotiates members of the special constabulary's conditions of service.

Mr. Maclean

The main regulations which apply to members of the special constabulary are as follows:

  • The Special Constables Regulations 1965
  • The Special Constables (Amendment) Regulations 1968
  • The Special Constables (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1992
  • The Special Constables (Amendment) Regulations 1992
  • The Special Constables (Pensions) Regulations 1971 (revoked by SI 1973/431, except in relation to pensions awarded before 1 April 1972)
  • The Special Constables (Pensions) Regulations 1973 The Special Constables (Pensions) Regulations 1980
  • The Special Constables (Injury Benefit) Regulations 1987

By virtue of section 34(1) of the Police Act 1964, the Secretary of State may make regulations as to the government, administration and conditions of service of special constables. As a matter of practice, the Department consults representatives of the police staff associations, the special constabulary, and other interested parties before laying any such regulations.