HC Deb 24 June 1982 vol 26 c153W
22. Mr. Cyril Smith

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the current levels of pay for policemen in England and Wales; and how they have varied over the past year.

Mr. Mayhew

The present annual basic pay of police constables ranges from £5,610 for new entrants under the age of 22 to £8,883 for officers with 15 years' service or more, Police pay was increased by 13.2 per cent. from 1 September 1981.