HC Deb 12 July 1974 vol 876 cc592-3W
Mr. MacFarlane

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many policemen and policewomen have resigned the police force during the past 12 months.

Dr. Summerskill

In the year ended 31st May 1974 total losses, including retirement on pension, were 5,298 men and 676 women.

Mr. MacFarlane

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many policemen and policewomen have been recruited to the Metropolitan Police force during the past 12 months.

Dr. Summerskill

In the year ended 31st May 1974, 1,025 men and 120 women.

Mr. MacFarlane

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many policemen and policewomen have been recruited in the past 12 months.

Dr. Summerskill

In the year ended 31st May 1974, 5,715 men and 875 women.