HC Deb 03 April 1979 vol 965 c553W
Mr. Jim Callaghan

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied with the current recruitment to the police force in the Greater Manchester metropolitan county.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

I understand that there are still 338 vacancies—5 per cent. of the establishment—but recruiting is going well and I hope these will soon be filled.