HC Deb 08 November 1973 vol 863 cc211-2W
36. Mr. Scott-Hopkins

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how far below establishment are the police forces in the East Midlands, particularly Derbyshire; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Carlisle

On 30th September the deficiency in the Derby County and Borough force was 188. In the Leicester and Rutland, Nottinghamshire Combined and Northampton and County forces, which are the neighbouring forces, the deficiency was 207. Since June 1970 the number of police officers in this group of four forces has increased by 704, of which 199 are in the Derby County and Borough force.