§ 129. Mr. J. Maudeasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the present deficiency in numbers of the Metropolitan Police Force; what was the net increase during 1949 of men in its regular strength; and what has been the net increase to date since 26th May, 1949.
§ Mr. EdeThe present deficiency is 4,053 men. There was a net increase of 54 men during 1949 and of 55 men from 26th May, 1949, to date.