Written question asked by Piers Merchant (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 January 1997. It was answered by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 January 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: What is his estimate of the numbers of police officers released for operational duties in England and Wales in 1996-97 following civilianisation. - Figures given.

Answer: Mr. Merchant: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is his estimate of the numbers of police officers released for operational duties in England and Wales in 1996-97 following civilianisation. [12585] Mr. Maclean: Chief constables have estimated that between 1 April 1996 and 31 March 1997 an additional 1,151 police officer posts will have been civilianised, enabling those officers to be released for operational duties.

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