To ask Her Majesty's Government what expertise exists in Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary to inspect workforce issues from a race and gender perspective; and what account is taken of the views of stakeholders and interest groups representing black and minority ethnic and women's equality interests. [HL2108]

The workforce productivity inspection in the Police Service “Working for the Public” will be conducted by HMIC in 2010. During 2009 HMIC will be designing the methodology for this major inspection. Stakeholders will be consulted, and staff with the appropriate skills and background will be recruited.