§ Sir Norman FowlerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the real term increase in the budget for the police service for the current year; and if he will make a statement. [45184]
§ Mr. MichaelThe revenue budgets of police authorities in England and Wales rose by £255 million in 1998/99. This represents an increase of 3.7 per cent. over 1997/98.