§ Mr. David Youngasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the strength of police forces over each of the last five years; and what has been the recruitment over the same period.
§ Mr. WhitelawThe figures for England and Wales are as follows:
Police Service in England and Wales Year Total Strength at 31 Dec.
Recruitment 1976 109,476 10,042 1977 108,201 8,003 1978 109,075 8,045 1979 113,309 10,475 1980 117,423 9,686 1981 118,550 (31 May)
3,020 (to 31 May)