HC Deb 27 April 1981 vol 3 cc304-5W
Mr. Lee

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the latest available figures for members of the police force who originate from coloured ethnic communities; and what percentage of the total this represents.

Mr. Mayhew

On 28 February 1981, 297 police officers in England and Wales—0.25 per cent. of the total police strength—were members of the ethnic minorities.