HC Deb 10 December 1976 vol 922 c372W
Mr. Carson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many civilians are employed as searchers in the centre of Belfast; and what is the estimated cost of salaries per annum.

Mr. Dunn

Two hundred and eighty-nine search officers are employed in the centre of Belfast. The estimated cost of their salaries, including overtime and allowances, is £1¼ million in the current financial year.