§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the actual strength of the West Yorkshire constabulary in each of the years from 1970 to date; what was the authorised establishment in 1970 and in each of the subsequent years to date; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Dr. SummerskillFigures for the West Yorkshire Metropolitan Police force since its formation on 1st April 1974 are given in the table below. Figures prior to 1st April 1974 are not comparable due to
Establishment Strength Date Men Women Total Men Women Total 1st April 1974 4,734 271 5,005 4,086 267 4,353 31st December 1974 4,807 296 5,103 4,121 291 4,412 31st December 1975 — — 5,104 4,244 303 4,547 31st December 1976 — — 5,104 4,307 369 4,676 31st December 1977 — — 5,104 4,195 421 4,616 30th June 1978 — — 5,104 4,143 409 4,552