HC Deb 19 July 1988 vol 137 c569W
Mr. Butler

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what information he has on the rate of natural wastage of police manpower in London in the latest available year; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

I understand from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis that 1,513 officers left the force through natural wastage during the year ending 12 July. This number comprises:

  • 449 ordinary retirements
  • 224 medical retirements
  • 24 deaths
  • 233 transfers to other forces
  • 583 resignations

I support the Commissioner's efforts to reduce premature wastage.

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