§ Sir J. Langford-Holtasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department 378W how many male officers left the service of the West Mercia Police Authority in the last 12 months; how many female officers have left the same service over the same period; and what has been the net effect on numbers in each case.
§ Mr. Merlyn Rees142 male officers and 31 female officers left the force during the 12 months ended 28th February 1978. After allowing for recruitment there was a net loss of one male officer and a net gain of 31 female officers.