§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when the last tranche of recruits began service with the Devon and Cornwall constabulary; when the next tranche of recruits is expected to begin service with the constabulary; and how many police officers are expected to retire between these two dates.
§ Mr. Charles WardleThe last tranche of recruits began service on 7 December 1992. The next tranche is expected to begin service in either May or June this year. The force anticipates 25 retirements between December 1992 and May 1993.