HC Deb 03 February 1938 vol 331 c373
53. Mr. G. Strauss

asked the Home Secretary how many men offered themselves as recruits for the Metropolitan Police Force during the years 1935, 1936, and 1937?

Sir S. Hoare

The number of completed application forms received from men offering themselves as recruits in 1935 was 5,532; in 1936, 9,581; and in 1937, 8,768.