HC Deb 01 May 1986 vol 96 c463W
29. Mr. Peter Bruinvels

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what measures he is taking to seek to retain serving officers in the Royal Ulster Constabulary and Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Scott

No measures are necessary to retain police officers in the Royal Ulster Constabulary. The Royal Ulster Constabulary and the Royal Ulster Constabulary full-time reserve reached full established strength in December 1985 and in the period 1 January-31 March 1986 the numbers leaving the force have shown a substantial reduction on the same period last year. Applications to join the Royal Ulster Constabulary have maintained a high level. During 1985 some 4,600 applications were received for the Royal Ulster Constabulary together with some 3,500 applications for the full-time reserve. In the period 1 December-18 April, some 1,700 applications were received for the Royal Ulster Constabulary and some 1,000 for the Royal Ulster Constabulary full-time reserve.

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