§ Mr. ChopeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department by what percentage the average police precept in England in 2001–02 will have to increase to provide the same level of service as in the current year. [132321]
§ Mr. Charles Clarke[holding answer 24 July 2000]: In the time available, it has not been possible to complete the answer to this question. I shall write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my reply in the Library.