HC Deb 22 March 1976 vol 908 cc43-4W
Mr. Watkinson

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many transport police there are.

Dr. Gilbert

I am informed by British Rail that there were 2,042 on 31st December last.

Mr. Watkinson

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will indicate by region how many transport police there are.

Dr. Gilbert

I am inforced by British Rail that on 31st December last the position was as follows:

Northern 616
Scottish 177
Southern 591
Western 464
London Transport 135
HQ Schools and miscellaneous duties 59

Mr. Watkinson

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment under whose control the transport police come.

Dr. Gilbert

The British Transport Police are employed and controlled by the British Railways Board.