HC Deb 06 November 1973 vol 863 cc137-8W
Mr. Russell Johnston

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many policemen and policewomen left the force in each of the years between 1969 and 1972.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

The number of officers who voluntarily resigned from Scottish police forces in each of the years 1969 to 1972 inclusive was as set out in the table below.

Year Policemen Policewomen
1969 396 65
1970 351 70
1971 220 49
1972 232 60

Mr. Russell Johnston

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many policemen and policewomen retired in each of the years between 1969 and 1972.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

The number of officers who retired from Scottish police forces in each of the years 1969 to 1972 inclusive was as set out in the table below.

Year Policemen Policewomen
1969 193 1
1970 68 2
1971 159 1
1972 121 1