§ 15. Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the Home Secretary what was the establishment of the police force in the United Kingdom in January, 1922, and in January, 1926?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSThe authorised establishments of the police forces in England and Wales were on 1st January, 1922, 56,905, and on 1st January, 1926, 57,040. The corresponding figures for Scotland were, I am informed, 6,544 and 6,557.
§ Colonel DAYDoes the right hon. Gentleman contemplate increasing the police force?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSThere is a further question relating to that matter on the Paper.