§ Mr. Moyleasked the Secretary ot State for the Home Department to what extent manpower in the police service is likely to increase during the year beginning 1st April, 1969.
§ Mr. CallaghanI hope that police strength in England and Wales will increase by 2,000 officers. To achieve this about 7,000 recruits will be needed in the year beginning 1st April, 1969. There will also be increases of 600 traffic wardens and 1,000 other civilians.
A circular is being issued to police authorities today.