HC Deb 05 May 1969 vol 783 c39W
Mr. Kenneth Baker

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the authorised establishment and actual strength of the police forces in the United Kingdom at 31st December, 1964 and 31st December, 1968.

Mr. Elystan Morgan

The information with regard to Great Britain is as follows:

England and Wales Scotland
Date Establishment Strength Establishment Strength
31st December, 1964 89,616 80,390 10,766 9,859
31st December, 1968 108,145 89,812 11,091 10,148