HC Deb 09 May 1980 vol 984 c294W
Mr. Stanbrook

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the combined total establishment of police forces in England and Wales; and what is their combined strength at the latest count.

Mr. Brittan

On 31 March 1980, the figures were:

Establishment Strength
Police forces 118,579 112,958
Central Service and interforce units 1,306 1,585
Police service total 119,885 114,543

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