HC Deb 29 June 1972 vol 839 c417W
Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what are the recruitment figures for the Royal Ulster Constabulary for each of the last three years.

Mr. David Howell

The figures requested are as follows:

1969 … … … … 178
1970 … … … … 560
1971 … … … … 496

During the period 1st January, 1972 to 21st June, 1972, 157 recruits have joined the force.