§ Mr. Merlyn Reesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will obtain from the chief constable a report stating the strength, recruitment and wastage of the City of Leeds Police Force at the end of each year from 1964 to 1969, and for 30th June, 1970.
§ Mr. SharplesThe information is as follows:
Recruitment Wastage Strength (31st December) 1964 92* 88* 876 1965 168* 65* 965 1966 127 69 1,036 1967 90 61 1,063 1968 78 80 1,062 1969 147 78 1,133 1970 (January-June). 60 38 1,154 (as at 30th June) * Including transfers.