HC Deb 09 April 1984 vol 58 c52W
Mr. Tom Cox

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the number of British subjects of ethnic minority origin who are employed as officers in the Metropolitan police; and if he will list the present ranks that they hold.

Mr. Hurd

On 31 March 1984 there were 235 officers of ethnic minority origin in the Metropolitan police—2 inspectors, 20 sergeants and 213 constables.