§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many(a) men and (b) women from ethnic minority backgrounds are officers of the Metropolitan Police Force; and what ranks are held by these officers. [118502]
§ Mr. StrawThe information requested is given in the table, provided by the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, and represents the position as at 31 March 2000.
Total Rank Male Female Commander and above 2 0 Chief Superintendent 2 0 Detective Chief Superintendent 0 0 Superintendent 3 0 Detective Superintendent 0 0 Chief Inspector 4 0 Detective Chief Inspector 3 1 Inspector 16 1 Detective Inspector 5 0 Sergeant 70 6.69 Detective Sergeant 18 1 Constable 615.6 180.16 Detective Constable 75 12