§ Mr. Georgeasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will call for a report from the chief constable of the west midlands as to the number of police officers employed at H Division (Walsall) of the West Midlands police authority for each year since 1978, together with the authorised establishment.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggThe information requested has been obtained from the chief constable and is as follows:
H Division (Walsall) On 31 December Establishment1 Police strength 1978 423 384 1979 423 400 1980 423 419 1981 421 427 1982 419 429 1983 419 423 1984 419 413 1985 417 415 1986 424 408 On 31 March 1987 424 421 1 As set by the Chief Constable.