HC Deb 16 November 1982 vol 32 cc106-7W
Mr. William Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many Royal Ulster Constabulary (a) male, and (b) female personnel there were on 1 November 1982, 1981 and 1971; and what is his projection for 12 months ahead.

Mr. John Patten

The information is as follows:

1 November 1982 1 November 1981 1 November 1971
Male 6,962 6,567 3,763
Female 704 713 135
Total 7,666 7,280 3,898

The future manpower requirements of the Royal Ulster Constabulary have recently been examined, but no final decisions reached.

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