§ Mr. PaiceTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidance his Department issues to police forces on the supply of information on officer numbers, with particular reference to the inclusion of individuals(a) recruited but not yet receiving pay and (b) undergoing basic training. [93307]
§ Mr. DenhamPublished Home Office statistics on police officer numbers include probationer officers who have joined the service and are being paid. The statistics do not include individuals who are recruited but not yet receiving pay. The figures include officers undergoing initial basic training, which is included within the two year probationary period.