§ Sir H. Harrisonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the net increase in the actual strength of police forces in England and Wales at the latest date for which figures are available; and how this compares with such figures for each year since 1967.
§ Mr. CarlisleThe net increase for the 12 months ended 31st October 1972 was 3,190. For preceding years the figures were:
12 months ended 31st October 1967 4,010 1968 810 1969 780 1970 2,000 1971 2,800