HC Deb 14 May 1987 vol 116 cc278-9W
Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many police officers were employed in the United Kingdom in each year from 1979 to the most recent year for which figures are available; and what estimate he has of the number currently employed.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

The information requested is as follows:

Police officer strength: United Kingdom
Position on 31 December Numbers
1979 133,165
1980 137,619
1981 140,103
1982 141,881
1983 142,214
1984 141,925
1985 142,265
1986 143,212
31 March
1987 143,908