HC Deb 16 July 1936 vol 314 cc2215-6
70. Mr. CASSELLS

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland, having regard to the alleged deliberate breach of Section 27 (1) (c) of the Police (Scotland) Regulations by the chief constable for the county of Argyll in appointing James Alexander Thomson to be inspector in the said county, and in view of the serious effect that such contravention of regulations by superior police officers has on the discipline of the police force generally, what disciplinary or other measures he proposes to take or to advise in this case?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Lieut.-Colonel Colville)

My right hon. Friend has asked the county council of Argyll who are the disciplinary authority in relation to the chief constable to investigate this allegation, and meantime I am not in a position to make any statement on the subject.

Mr. CASSELLS

I beg to thank the right hon. and gallant Gentleman for that reply.