HC Deb 10 April 1970 vol 799 cc137-8W
Mr. Oakes

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if he will obtain a report from the Chief Con-

Establishment Strength
Regular police Regular police Cadets Traffic wardens Other civilians
31st December, 1964 … 6,634 6,001 329 23 971
28th February, 1970 … 7,000 6,287 303 184 1,547

Mr. Oakes

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will obtain a report from the Chief Constable stating how many motorcars are at present used by the Lancashire police and the total number in 1964 of such cars in use by the Lancashire police and those borough forces now amalgamated with it.

Mr. Elystan Morgan

I am informed that 731 motor cars are at present used by the Lancashire police, and that in 1964, the number of cars used by the Lancashire police and those borough forces now amalgamated with it was 365.

Mr. Oakes

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will obtain a report from the Chief Constable stating how many personal radios are at present used by the Lancashire police and the total number in 1964 of personal radios in use by that force and those borough forces now amalgamated with it.

Mr. Elystan Morgan

I am informed that 1,626 personal radios are at present used by the Lancashire police, and that the figure for December, 1964 was 100.

stable showing the present strength of the Lancashire police, the establishment of that force, and the total strength in 1964 of the Lancashire Constabulary and those borough forces now amalgamated with it;

(2) if he will obtain a report from the Chief Constable showing the total number of traffic wardens now employed by the Lancashire police and the total number in 1964 of such wardens employed by that force and those borough forces now amalgamated with it;

(3) if he will obtain a report from the Chief Constable showing the total number of civilian assistants now employed by the Lancashire police and the total number in 1964 of such employees of that force and of those borough forces amalgamated with it.

Mr. Elystan Morgan

Following are the figures:

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