HC Deb 27 June 1974 vol 875 c534W
Mr. Wakeham

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the present strength of the Essex Constabulary; what is its full establishment; and how these figures compare with those for the same period of 1970, 1971, 1972 and 1973, respectively.

Dr. Summerskill

Following is the information:

Strength Authorised Establishment
31st May—
1970 1,899 2,316
1971 1,898 2,316
1972 2,011 2,336
1973 2,079 2,340
1974 2,135 2,436