§ Mr. George Grantasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will call for a report from the Chief Constable as to the number of police officers by which the Northumberland Constabulary is below its authorised establishment.
§ Mr. CarlisleThe number is 82.
§ Mr. George Grantasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will call for a report from the Chief Constable as to the present strength of the Drug Squad in Northumberland; and as to its strength in 1969, 1970 and 1971.
§ Mr. CarlisleI am informed that the strength on 31st March this year was seven and that at the same date in 1969, 1970 and 1971 the strength was respectively two, two and four.