HC Deb 16 October 1968 vol 770 c138W
Mr. Wright

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many police are in the Glasgow force; how this compares with its total establishment; and how these figures compare with each year since 1962.

Mr. Ross

The figures for regular police officers are as follows:—

Males Females
Year 31st December Authorised Establishment Total Strength Authorised Establishment Total Strength
1962 2,818 2,678 94 81
1963 2,823 2,707 94 89
1964 2,958 2,643 98 91
1965 2,960 2,699 98 87
1966 2,958 2,572 98 86
1967 2,957 2,499 98 89
30th Sept., 1968 2,955 2,492 98 91