§ Mr. Edward DaveyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many serving police officers in the Kingston Metropolitan police division are due to retire in 2000–01. [137594]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeI am advised by the Commissioner of the police of the Metropolis that three officers retired on ordinary pension and a further five were medically retired during the period from 1 April 2000 to 31 October 2000.
Records show that between 1 November 2000 and 31 March 2001 there are a further 10 officers who are eligible to retire by virtue of either age or length of service.