HC Deb 07 February 1974 vol 868 cc382-3W
69. Mr. Edwin Wainwright

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many new recruits joined the West Yorkshire Constabulary during each of the past six years; how many of them have now left the police force; and if he will also give the number required to bring the police force up to the required standard.

Mr. Carlisle

Following is the information:

Year Number of recruits oining during the year Number who had left by 31st December 1973
1968 177 69
1969 271 85
1970 297 87
1971 299 58
1972 240 42
1973 293 19

On 31st December 1973 there were 689 vacancies on the authorised establishment of 4.663.