HC Deb 30 November 1995 vol 267 cc884-5W
24. Mr. Nigel Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has had from the Association of Chief Police Officers on the likely impact of the Budget on the service it delivers. [1379]

Mr. Maclean

None. Detailed proposals for police funding in England and Wales in 1996–97 will be announced later today by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales.

Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to increase police strength in the next year; and if he will make a statement. [1360]

Mr. Howard

My right hon. Friend, the Prime Minister has pledged additional funding to enable chief constables in England and Wales to recruit an extra 5,000 officers over the next three years. The details of police funding proposals for 1996–97 will be announced later today.