§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the strength of the Merseyside police in 1983; and what were the comparable numbers for 1978.
§ Mr. Douglas HurdOn 32 December 1983 the strength of the Merseyside police was 4,604. This is a gain of 319 on the strength of 4,285 on 31 December 1978.