§ Mr. Fallonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many police officers are serving in the north-east constabularies; and how many were serving in 1978.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggThe information requested is as follows:
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Force Authorised police establishment on 31 December 1978 Strength on 31 December 1978 Authorised police establishment on 31 March 1987 Strength on 31 March 1987 Durham 1,349 1,289 1,357 1,307 Northumbria 3,325 3,208 3,413 3,402 Cleveland 1,411 1,311 1,474 1,462 Totals 6,085 5,808 6,244 6,171