HC Deb 05 May 1987 vol 115 cc314-5W
Mr. Fallon

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many police officers are serving in the north-east constabularies; and how many were serving in 1978.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

The information requested is as follows:

Force Authorised police establishment on 31 December 1978 Strength on 31 December 1978 Authorised police establishment on 31 March 1987 Strength on 31 March 1987
Durham 1,349 1,289 1,357 1,307
Northumbria 3,325 3,208 3,413 3,402
Cleveland 1,411 1,311 1,474 1,462
Totals 6,085 5,808 6,244 6,171