§ Mr. PatersonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many new recruits to West Mercia police transferred from other police forces in(a)1998, (b)1999, (c)2000 and (d)2001. [48292]
§ Mr. Bob AinsworthThe information has been provided by the Chief Constable and is for each calendar year.
Year1 Number of transfers from other police forces 1998 2 1999 0 2000 24 2001 52 1Figures are for period 1 January to 31 December.