§ Baroness Turner of Camdenasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will re-introduce the rank of chief superintendent for police forces in England and Wales. [HL1351]
§ Lord Williams of MostynFollowing consultation with police service interests and the agreement of the Police Advisory Board, my right honourable friend the Home Secretary has given approval for the rank of chief superintendent to be re-introduced as soon as possible. The rank of deputy chief constable will be re-introduced at the same time. We will take the earliest legislative opportunity to make the necessary changes.