HC Deb 16 May 1928 vol 217 c1047W
Mr. DAY

asked the Home Secretary whether he can give the strength of the police force for England and Wales, giving separate figures for the Metropolitan Police area, for the 12 months ended to the last convenient date?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

The average daily strength of the police forces of England and Wales during the 12 months ending on 29th September, 1927, was as follows:

Metropolitan Police Force 19,079
City of London Police Force 1,068
County Police Forces 17,633
Borough Police Forces 17,850
55,630