§ Mrs. BrintonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will reintroduce the rank of chief superintendent for police forces in England and Wales; and if he will make a statement. [74677]
§ Mr. StrawFollowing consultation with police service interests and the agreement of the Police Advisory Board, I have given approval for the rank of Chief Superintendent to be reintroduced as soon as possible. The rank of Deputy Chief Constable will be reintroduced at the same time. I will take the earliest legislative opportunity to make the necessary changes.