HC Deb 23 October 1967 vol 751 c377W
Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the number of policemen employed in Scotland at the most recent date for which figures are available; what was the total of the authorised establishments of Scottish police forces on the same date; and if he will give the comparable figures for the same month in each of the past five years.

Mr. Ross

At 30th September, 1967 the actual strength of all Scottish forces was 10,232 and the authorised establishment 11,201. Comparable figures for the same month in each of the past five years are:

Year Strength Establishment
1962 9,607 10,081
1963 9,853 10,190
1964 9,993 10,718
1965 10,300 11,051
1966 10,244 11,131

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