Hansard

Police: Northern Ireland

Volume 702: debated on Thursday 19 June 2008

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Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many people have been recruited to the Police Service of Northern Ireland since 1 January; and what is the total strength of the force presently. [HL4116]

Lord Rooker

The chief constable has advised that, to date, 191 regular officers have been appointed since 1 January. As at 5 June 2008 there were 7,358 regular officers.