HC Deb 26 July 1977 vol 936 c148W
Mr. Michael Marshall

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many extra policemen are currently required to bring the police force within the Arundel consituency up to full strength.

Dr. Summerskill

At 30th June 1977, the Littlehampton subdivision of the Sussex Police, in which the Arundel constituency lies, was seven police officers below its normal establishment of 82. In addition to the strength assigned directly to the subdivision, it benefits from the services of the Traffic Division and of headquarters branches as necessary. The total strength of the Sussex force on 30th June 1977 was 2,785, including 38 new entrants still under training, and there were 96 vacancies.

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