§ Rear-Admiral Morgan-Gilesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement regarding the present strength of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force.
§ Mr. LuardThe present establishment and strength of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force is as follows:
Uniformed: Establishment … … 17,229 Strength … … 16,746 Civilians: Establishment … … 3,563 Strength … … 3,184 Total: Establishment … … 20,792 Strength … … 19,930 A recruitment campaign began in April of this year which appears to be very successful and it is expected that by spring next year all existing vacancies will be filled.
194WA proposal is being put to the Finance Committee of the legislative Council the approximately 1,600 additional posts be created. if approved, it is expected that the additional posts will also be filled within the financial year.