§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the total number of new recruits to the Metropolitan Police during the past 12 months; and how many are male and how many are female.
§ Dr. SummerskillDuring the 12 months ended 31st May 1977, there were 2,477, of whom 1,904 were men and 573 were women.
§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the total establishment of B, F and X Divisions, Metropolitan Police, at 1st July; and by how many officers these divisions are below establishment.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe information is as follows:
On 1st July, 1977 Division Establishment Strength Deficiency B … … 839 738 101 F … … 640 563 77 X … … 972 763 209