§ Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many applicants have commenced their courses since recruitment for the Police Service of Northern Ireland began; and how many have completed their training. [163711]
§ Jane KennedyA total of 1,202 candidates have been appointed up to and including 14 March 2004 with 946 student officers attested as at 19 March 2004.
There are currently four separate intake groups undergoing the training prior to attestation.
§ Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland pursuant to the answer of 27 February 2004, Official Report, column 583W, on police, how many recruits(a) dropped out of their training, (b) proved unsuitable and (c) did not take up their places. [163712]
§ Jane KennedyI have been advised that as at 1 March 2004 and in total(a) 22 student officers resigned (b) 10 were dismissed and two were suspended and (c) 33 chose not take up their places.