HC Deb 23 February 1960 vol 618 cc43-4W
Brigadier T. Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will state the number of police sergeants and police constables with between 25 and 30 years' service who have left the police forces throughout the country in the past twelve months.

Mr. R. A. Butler

I regret that this information is not available. During the twelve months ending 31st March, 1959, 1,822 members of police forces in England and Wales retired with pensions; nearly all had served for at least 25 years.

Brigadier T. Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will state the number of police sergeants and police constables who will become eligible to resign within the next twelve months.

Mr. R. A. Butler

I assume that my hon. and gallant Friend refers to retirement on pension. I regret that this information is not available. On 31st December, 1959, there were 5,801 serving members of police forces in England and Wales with 25 years' service or more; of these. 1,135 had 30 years' service or more.