HC Deb 05 March 1984 vol 55 cc398-9W
Mr. Bruce

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the total manpower of police forces in 1973 compared with 1983.

Mr. Hurd

The information for England and Wales is as follows:

Total Strength
On 31 December Police Officers Civilian Staff
Full-time Part-time
1973 100,566 27,075 7,642
1983 121,003 34,433 7,673