HC Deb 03 June 1981 vol 5 cc345-6W
Mr. Straw

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many police were deployed in policing the People's March for Jobs rally and march in London on Sunday 31 May; of these, how many men were used only in reserve; and what was the total cost of the operation.

Mr. Mayhew

3,373 officers were deployed, including 554 in reserve. The cost was £289,184.