To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much on average it costs to employ a police constable in the London borough of (a) Newham, (b) Hackney and (c) Tower Hamlets annually. (223527)

[holding answer 15 September 2008]: Average pay and pay-related cost of employing a full-time police officer (of rank sergeant or below) are calculated based on the 2006-07 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) at regional level. This information is not available at police force area level.

It has been estimated that the average pay and pay related cost of employing a full-time police officer in 2006-07 was approximately £45,830 in England and Wales.

The cost of training and non-pay related costs such as premises, supplies and transport are not included in this estimate.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the capital spend on the police service in the London boroughs of (a) Newham, (b) Hackney and (c) Tower Hamlets was in each of the last five years. (223530)

[holding answer 15 September 2008]: The information requested is not held centrally.

The management of the police estate and allocation of resources are matters for the Metropolitan Police Authority and the Commissioner, who are responsible for assessing local needs.