§ Mr. RedwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many policemen were on duty on a typical Saturday evening in London in the last 12 months; [147393]
(2) how many policemen were on foot on the beat on a typical Saturday evening in London in the last 12 months; [147394]
(3) how many policemen were on patrol in cars on a typical Saturday evening in London in the last 12 months; [147397]
(4) how many policemen were carrying out administrative duties on a typical Saturday evening in London in the last 12 months. [147398]
§ Mr. Charles Clarke[holding answer 26 January 2001]: The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis informs me that the information is not immediately available. I shall write to the right hon. Member and place a copy of my reply in the Library.