§ Mr. Parkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the level of undermanning in the West Midlands Police Force at the latest convenient date.
§ Dr. SummerskillOn 30th November 1974 the strength of the force was 1,097 officers below the authorised establishment of 6,471.
§ Mr. Parkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many men have left the West Midlands Police Force since its formation; and how many have been recruited in the same period
§ Dr. SummerskillUp to 30th November 1974, 208 men and 28 women left the West Midlands Police Force and 219 men and 34 women were recruited.