HC Deb 02 May 1991 vol 190 c266W
Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many female police officers there were in England and Wales on 1 January 1990; what percentage of them were promoted during 1990; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

On 1 January 1990, there were 13,829 women police officers in England and Wales. Information on the total numbers of officers promoted is not centrally held.

Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many male police officers there were in England and Wales on 1 January 1990; and what percentage of them were promoted during 1990.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

On 1 January 1990, there were 112,281 male police officers in England and Wales. Information on the total numbers of officers promoted is not centrally held.