§ 23. Mr. Madelasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is satisfied with the current level of police recruitment; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WhitelawOn 31 October, the strength of the police service in England and Wales was 120,493, an increase of 9,000 since May 1979.
Forces remain at or very close to their authorised establishment and this continues to be a cause for satisfaction.