HC Deb 22 May 2000 vol 350 c355W
16. Sir Sydney Chapman

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if minimum manpower shift levels are being applied in the Metropolitan police area. [121546]

Mr. Charles Clarke

The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis tells me that the level of manpower for each core shift is an operational matter for borough commanders. Where borough commanders have agreed minimum manpower shift levels, they are set for each shift according to local demands.