HC Deb 22 June 1995 vol 262 c391W
15. Mr. David Shaw

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the current number of policemen serving in the United Kingdom. [28411]

Mr. Howard

At the end of March 1995, there were approximately 150,000 police officers in the United Kingdom. In addition I understand that there were around 3,200 full-time RUC reserves.