§ 22. Mr. Eggarasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is satisfied with the present staffing levels of the Metropolitan Police.
§ 31. Mr. Stanbrookasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has given any consideration to increasing the establishment of the Metropolitan Police.
§ Mr. WhitelawThe strength of the Metropolitan Police is at its highest ever and continues to grow at an encouraging rate. On 30 April the force strength was 24,176, which is within 2,401 of establishment; and it is increasing by about 1,000 a year. I shall be considering with the Commissioner the outcome of work being undertaken within the force in relation to an increased establishment.