§ Mr. Norman Fowlerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many policemen have resigned from the service without pension or gratuity in 1976, and up to the latest convenient date in 1977, respectively, giving details of the number of years' service completed before resignation.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe figures, which include men and women, are as follows:
POLICE OFFICERS IN ENGLAND AND WALES RESIGNING WITHOUT PENSION OR GRATUITY Length of service less than (years) 1976 1977 to 31st October 1 1,058 1,205 2 853 1,091 3 210 325 4 179 230 5 185 223 10 481 733 15 245 344 25 76 92 Total 3,287 4,243
§ Mr. Norman Fowlerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the current rates of rent allowance paid to federated ranks in (a) the Metropolitan Police Area, (b) the West 617W Midlands Police Area, and (c) the Nottingham Police Area; and when these rates will next be increased.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe annual maximum limits of rent allowance payable in the forces concerned are, (a) £1,177 (b) £839 and (c) £643 respectively. The first is due for review from 1st April 1979 and the other two from 1st April 1978.