HC Deb 03 February 1955 vol 536 cc145-6W
96. Mr. Bean

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many police officers have been convicted for offences in connection with their police work in the last five years for which figures are available.

Major Lloyd-George

During the 12 months ended 30th September, 1954, 49 members of police forces in England and Wales were convicted of offences. For the 12 months ended 30th September, 1950, 1951, 1952 and 1953, the numbers were, respectively, 31, 33, 38 and 42. I cannot say how many of these offences were in connection with police work.