HC Deb 22 November 1971 vol 826 cc292-3W
Mr. Marks

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will obtain from chief constables figures for the present establishment of police personnel for Manchester and Salford, Liverpool, Lancashire and London; and by how many each force is below establishment.

Mr. Sharples

The figures at 31st October were:

Mr. Sharples

The police authority allotted £4,000 for recruiting publicity for the financial year 1971–72 A full range of publicity methods is used, including regular advertising in the local Press, occasional advertising in the northern editions of national dailies, recruiting posters, stands at displays, shows and exhibitions, and in shops. Officers of the force visit school careers conventions and other functions Brochures about the police service are available to inquirers on demand, and visits to police establishments are arranged The force also benefits from the central arrangements for recruiting publicity.