§ 51. Mr. Longdenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will obtain a report from the Chief Constable on the present strength of the police force in Hertfordshire, and the extent to which it is below establishment; and what action is proposed to bring it up to strength.
§ Mr. Elystan MorganThe establishment is 1,400 and the strength is 1,049. About two-fifths of the recruits are supplied by the cadet force, which the police authority hope to expand when economic circumstances allow. There is an advertising campaign for direct entry recruits and a steady flow of suitable applicants is coming forward.