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69.
Mr. Edwin Wainwright
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many new recruits joined the West Yorkshire Constabulary during each of the past six years; how many of them have now left the police force; and if he will also give the number required to bring the police force up to the required standard.
Mr. Carlisle
Following is the information:
| Year | Number of recruits oining during the year | Number who had left by 31st December 1973 |
| 1968 | 177 | 69 |
| 1969 | 271 | 85 |
| 1970 | 297 | 87 |
| 1971 | 299 | 58 |
| 1972 | 240 | 42 |
| 1973 | 293 | 19 |