HC Deb 26 February 1992 vol 204 cc514-5W
Mr. Hunter

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was(a) the establishment of the Hampshire constabulary both police and civilians and (b) the number of police per head of population in Hampshire in the financial year 1990–91; and what is the (i) estimated establishment of the Hampshire constabulary, both police and civilians and (ii) the estimated number of police per head of population in Hampshire in the financial year 1991–92.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

The available information, relating to the police establishment authorised by the Home Secretary and the civilian strength, is as follows:

1990–91 1991–92
Police establishment 3,175 3,202
Civilian strength 1994 21,039
Population per officer 528 3524
1 As at 31 March 1991.
2 As at 31 December 1991.
3 On the basis of latest population figures at mid-1990, provided by the OPCS.