asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a further statement on recruiting for the police force.

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on police manpower and recruitment.

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the net increase in police strength in England and Wales for 1970; and what were the comparable figures for 1968 and 1969.

The strength of the police in England and Wales at the end of 1970 is provisionally estimated at 93,748. The authorised establishment had been increased to 109,416, leaving a net deficiency of 15,668. During 1970, recruits totalled 6,614, giving a net increase of 1,986. The net increase in 1968 was 142, and in 1969, 980.

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many graduates were recruited into the police service in England and Wales during 1970; and what were the comparable figures for 1968 and 1969.

In 1970, 21; in 1969, 26; and in 1968, 28.