HC Deb 22 January 1959 vol 598 cc50-1W
81. Mr. Ernest Davies

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the present strength and by how much this falls short of the authorised establishment of the Metropolitan Police force and the police forces for England and Wales, respectively.

— Authorised Establishment Strength Deficiency
Men Women Men Women Men Women
County, City and Borough Police Forces in England and Wales 55,763 2,147 52,442 1,785 3,321 362
Metropolitan Police Force 19,501 573 16,587 486 2,914 87
Total 75,264 2,720 69,029 2,271 6,235 449