§ Mr. BaronTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received from Essex police regarding his proposals to reform police pay and conditions. [6220]
§ Mr. DenhamIn the context of the police reform programme, I have received representations from the Association of Police Authorities (APA) and from the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) regarding possible changes to police pay and conditions of service. The Essex police authority is a member of the APA. The Chief constable of Essex is a member of ACPO.
§ Mr. BaronTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the projected number of serving constables is in the Essex police force for(a) 2001–02 and (b) 2002–03. [6213]
§ Mr. DenhamEssex police have informed me that they expect to have 2,345 constables on 31 March 2002 and 2,497 constables on 31 March 2003.