West Yorkshire Constabulary

Dr. Summerskill
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will call for a report from the Chief Constable on what is the current authorised strength of the West Yorkshire Constabulary and whether this has been achieved at any date in the past year.

Mr. Sharples
The authorised establishment is 4,663. The actual strength has increased from 3,648 on 1st January, 1971, to 3,781 on 31st October, 1971.

Dr. Summerskill
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will call for a report from the Chief Constable on what were the figures for wastage and for recruitment, respectively, from the West Yorkshire Constabulary in each of the past three years.

Mr. Sharples
The figures are: --------------------
|31st October, 1969|
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|31st October, 1970|
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|31st October, 1971|
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