§ Mr. HealdTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to use the business excellence model as the framework for future inspections of police forces by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary. [114463]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeHer Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary has developed a new inspection model which will come into effect on 1 April 2000. This coincides with the introduction of best value into the police service.
The principles of the Business Excellence Model have been closely followed during the development of this new inspection model. However, the model has been tailored to meet the particular needs of policing.
A manual explaining the new inspection model is due to be published in April.