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Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 17 March 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 March 2009. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 23 March 2009 on behalf of the Home Office.


Special Constables

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proposals she has to increase the number of recruits from businesses to serve as special constables.
Answer

In August 2008, the Home Secretary announced a three-year, £2.25 million funding programme, for the National Policing Improvement Agency, to increase numbers of special constables in England and Wales, through the establishment of nine regional co-ordinators.These will utilise and develop further the existing Employer Supported Policing programmes, including ShopWatch.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
490 c105-6W; 264803
Session
2008-09
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Recruitment Special constables
Link
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