§ MR. PICKERSGILL (Bethnal Green, S.W.)asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What is the number of constables, and what is the number of officers of each grade, who have been added to the Metropolitan Police Force since the 17th of September last?
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Mr. MATTHEWS) (Birmingham, E.)The hon. Member is aware that the strength of the London Police Force constantly fluctuates. Comparing the strength of the Force now and on the 17th of September, it is now greater by 292 men, of whom 157 are Inspectors, 111 sergeants, and 24 constables. The numbers in the ranks of Inspector and sergeant were at that time under the required strength.