§ Ms. QuinTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many women police officers there are in the United Kingdom police forces; and what percentage this is of the total forces.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggMy right hon. Friend is responsible for police forces in England and Wales. At 31 August 1988 721W there were 12,936 women police officers in England and Wales. This represents 10.4 per cent. of the total police strength.