HC Deb 23 March 1976 vol 908 c115W
Mr. Walter Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has authorised any increase in the Derbyshire Constabulary.

Dr. Summerskill

An increase of 150–25 sergeants and 125 constables—has been approved from 1st April 1976, bringing the total establishment to 1,709.