HC Deb 19 June 1972 vol 839 c24W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the authorised establishments, the actual strengths and the number of vacancies in the Manchester, Salford and Birmingham police forces, respectively, at the latest date for which figures are available.

Mr. Carlisle

The figures at 31st May were:

Authorised establishment Strength Vacancies
Manchester and Salford Constabulary 2,438 2,133 305
Birmingham City Police 3,029 2,616 413