HC Deb 01 February 1973 vol 849 c423W
12. Mr. Madel

asked the Secretary of States for the Home Department whether he is satisfied with the existing level of police recruitment; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. R. Carr

There were 7,160 recruits to the police service in England and Wales during 1972 as compared with 7,077 in 1971. Total police strength rose by 2,800 to just under 99,700 at the end of 1972. The Government will do all in their power to ensure that the encouraging trends in the increase of police manpower over the last two years are continued.