HC Deb 12 March 1979 vol 964 c1W
Mr. Maurice Macmillan

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been (a) the authorised establishment and (b) the actual strength of the Surrey county police authority for each year since 1970.

Dr. Summerskill

Following are the figures relating to the Surrey constabulary as at 31 December each year:

Year Establishment Strength
1970 1,366 1,217
1971 1,377 1,229
1972 1,393 1,248
1973 1,393 1,270
1974 1,438 1,275
1975 1,442 1,366
1976 1,503 1,454
1977 1,503 1,463
1978 1,599 1,424