HC Deb 26 October 1998 vol 318 cc52-3W
Mr. Amess

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recent representations he has received on total police manpower. [53527]

Mr. Michael

My right hon. Friend receives representations from hon. Members and police authorities from time to time about police resources and manpower. Under legislation passed by the previous Government, it is for Chief Constables to determine the number of police officers in their force.