§ Mr. DAYasked the Home Secretary the present strength of the Metropolitan Police Force, giving the figures separately for the Criminal Investigation Department; and the number of constables that have been enrolled during the 12 months ended to the last convenient date?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSThe actual strength of the Metropolitan Police Force on 16th December, 1928, was:
Uniform Branch 18,863 Criminal Investigation Department 912 Total 19,775 The number of constables who joined the Force during the twelve months ended 17th December, 1928, was 929 (including two constables who rejoined the Force).