Mr. Clifford Williamsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many civilians were appointed during the past year in each of the Welsh police forces; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. George ThomasOn 31st October, 1965, 484 civilians, other than police cadets and traffic wardens, were employed in police forces in Wales, including Monmouthshire. This was a net increase of 91 over the previous year.
Following are the details:
NUMBER OF CIVILIANS EMPLOYED IN WELSH POLICE FORCES Force 30th October, 1964 30th October, 1965 Carmarthen and Cardiganshire 30 30 Denbigh 26 29 Flint 25 34 Glamorgan 120 158 Gwynedd 8 16 Mid-Wales 14 18 Pembroke 14 17 Cardiff 55 67 Merthyr Tydfil 6 7 Swansea 27 31 TOTAL 325 407 Monmouthshire 52 61 Newport 16 16 TOTAL 393 484