§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many special constables there were in West Mercia for each year since 1997. [134389]
§ Ms BlearsThe number of Special Constables in West Mercia Constabulary since 1997 are set out in the table:
At 31 March Number 1997 582 1998 512 1999 515 2000 476 2001 399 2002 339 2003 309 We have made clear in the National Policing Plan 2003–06 our commitment to increase the numbers and effectiveness of the Special Constabulary.