HC Deb 09 December 1947 vol 445 cc174-5W
Mr. Gallacher

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the number of recruits still necessary to bring the police force up to its prewar figure in London.

Mr. Ede

The present strength of the Metropolitan police force is 4,742 below the authorised establishment in September, 1939 (and 5,227 below the current authorised establishment). The City of London police force is 433 below its authorised establishment in September, 1939 (and 247 below the current authorised establishment).