HC Deb 05 November 1959 vol 612 c1191
17. Mr. Ede

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department the present establishment of the police forces in England and Wales; and the strength of the forces on the last convenient date.

Mr. R. A. Butler

The total establishment of the police forces in England and Wales is 78,580; and on 30th September, 1959. the total strength was 72,377.