§ 43. Mr. BARRasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is yet in a position to make any further statement toward the solution of the difficulties that have arisen regarding police administration in the burgh of Coatbridge?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLEI am glad to say that suggestions which my right hon. Friend made for ending the difficulties referred to have been adopted and the constables who had been suspended have returned to duty. Steps have also been taken to end the litigation.
§ Mr. BARRMay I thank the Minister and the Scottish Office for the action they have taken in this matter, and ask him whether the answer he has given implies the lifting of the suspension and the dropping of all the disciplinary charges that were made, or proposed to be taken, against the members of the police force?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLEYes, Sir, that is so.