HC Deb 02 February 1983 vol 36 c105W
Mr. Tilley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the increase since 1979 in actual and percentage terms of civilian recruitment to the Metropolitan Police.

Mr. Mayhew

Between 31 December 1978 and 31 December 1982, the strength of the Metropolitan Police civilian staff increased by 1,189 or 10 per cent. to a current level of 12,830, excluding traffic wardens, cadets, part-time school crossing patrols and other staff for whom the force is reimbursed by other authorities.