§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if he is satisfied with the level of recruitment for police forces in Wales;
(2) how far below the force establishments levels is the total number of police officers now serving in Wales.
§ Mr. CarlisleOn 30th June 1973, there was a total of 149 vacancies in the police forces in Wales. During 1972, 456 recruits joined these forces and a further 270 joined in the first six months of 1973.
104WAfter allowing for wastage a net increase of 323 has been achieved over the last 18 months. Whilst nobody will be satisfied until these forces are up to establishment, the figures show steady progress in that direction.