asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the Home Office has updated the circular concerning policies regarding rape since 1985.

Yes, in Home Office circular 69/1986, issued on 15 October 1986, which provided guidance to the police on their treatment of victims of violence against women.

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list by police force area the number of male and female officers trained for the interviewing and examining of rape victims.

This is a matter for each chief officer of police. Information is not held centrally.