§ Miss WiddecombeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many days off sick were taken by police officers in(a) 1996–97, (b) 1997–98, (c) 1999–2000 and (d) 2000–01; and if he will make a statement. [5788]
§ Mr. DenhamThe number of days taken off sick by police officers are set out in the table.
Years Days lost 1996–97 1,612,038 1997–98 1,597,000 1998–99 1,468,140 1999–2000 1,432,963 2000–01 1,516,147 Source:
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary
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