§ Stephen HesfordTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to increase and enhance the role of support staff in the police. [31675]
§ Mr. DenhamProposals for new and enhanced functions to be carried out by civilian support staff were set out in "Policing a new century" (CM5326). The Police Reform Bill sets out the limited police powers that may be needed by support staff to enable them to carry out these functions.