§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many police officers serving in the Metropolitan police force have(a) up to five years, (b) up to 10 years, (c) up to 15 years and (d) up to 20 years service. [146112]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeThe information in the table has been provided by the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. The data are for the position as at 31 December 2000.
Length of service Number of officers Up to 5 years 4,810 From 5 up to 10 years 4,064 From 10 up to 15 years 5,171 From 15 up to 20 years 4,557 Source:
The figures exclude officers currently seconded to Surrey, Essex and
Hertfordshire under the transitional boundary arrangements.