HC Deb 19 April 1934 vol 288 cc1109-10
10. Mr. MITCHESON

asked the Home Secretary the strength of the police forces of England and Wales on the latest available date and the number of police pensioners on the same date?

Sir J. GILMOUR

The average daily strength of the police forces of England and Wales (excluding police firemen and other additional constables) during the year ending on 29th September, 1933, was 56,924. The number of ex-police officers in receipt of pensions on 31st March, 1933, was 34,330.