HC Deb 16 March 1910 vol 15 cc479-80W
Mr. REMNANT

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the percentage of members of the Metropolitan Police Force of all ranks between one and five years' service, five and ten years, ten and fifteen years, fifteen and twenty years, and over twenty years, respectively?

Mr. MASTERMAN

The effective strength of the Metropolitan Police on 31st December last was 18,471, and the percentage of service was as follows:—

Length of Service. No. of men. Percentage.
Under 1 year 1,239 6.7
Between 1 year and 5 years 4,381 23.72
Between 5 years and 10 years 3,997 21.64
Between 10 years and 15 years 3,106 16.82
Between 15 years and 20 years 2,951 15.98
20 years and over 2,797 15.14