HC Deb 10 April 1975 vol 889 c437W
23. Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many civilian personnel were employed by the police authorities in England and Wales on 1st April 1974 and at the latest available date, respectively.

Dr. Summerskill

On 31st March 1974 there were 36,139 police civilians, and on 28th February 1975 there were 39,571.