§ There was growth of 45 in the forensic science service, almost wholly in science grades. The main increases were at the central research establishment and the forensic science laboratory at Alder- 646W maston and at the forensic science laboratories at Birmingham and Nottingham.
§ The staff in post at the police national computer unit in London increased by 30, mainly additions in the executive officer (programmer) and data processor grades.
§ The staff of the directorate of telecommunications increased by 25. The main growth was among wireless technician grades at the directorate's depots and units in Lancashire, West Yorkshire, Hampshire, West Midlands and Suffolk.