HC Deb 22 December 1971 vol 828 cc379-80W
Mr. Hattersley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many private security organisations he estimates are now operating in Great Britain; what is their estimated manpower; and what proposals he has for requiring such organisations to conform to standards laid down by his Department.

Mr. Sharples

For England and Wales the figures are 750 and 23,500 respectively. The answer to the last part of the Question is "None", but the matter is kept under review.