HC Deb 28 October 2002 vol 391 cc632-3W
Paddy Tipping

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many(a) police officers and (b) civilian staff were employed by the Nottinghamshire Police on (i) 31 March 1997, (ii) 31 March 1998, (iii) 31 March 1999, (iv) 31 March 2000, (v) 31 March 2001, (vi) 31 March 2002 and (vii) 31 September 2002; and what the projected number is for 31 March 2003. [77353]

Mr. Denham

The information requested is set out in the table. Police strength information for September 2002 is not yet available. Plans for strength in March 2003 are a matter for the Chief Constable.

Nottinghamshire Police
Year as at 31 March Police Strength Civilian Support Staff
1997 2,323 1,003
1998 2,323 987
1999 2,225 1,039
2000 2,204 1,024
2001 2,212 1,039
2002 2,330 1,087

Source:

Home Office Statistical Bulletins—Police Service Strength—1997–2002.