The number of applications for Inspectorate posts remained steady at 2 796 in 1997, compared with 3 268 in 1996, and 90 were appointed as Inspectors. Another 68 serving officers were promoted from within the ranks.

• 一九九七年投考督察的申请人数维持在2796人的水平，一九九六年所收到的投考申请则为3268份。申请人当中有90人获聘为督察，另有68人则从内部擢升。