HC Deb 16 June 1937 vol 325 cc373-4
73. Mr. McGovern

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of police constables in the Ayrshire Constabulary who have applied to be transferred to other forces from January, 1935, up to 9th June, 1937; the number of constables granted transfers and refused, respectively; and the reasons for these applications being made?

The Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Wedderburn)

The answer to the first part of the question is four, and to the second part of the question three and one respectively. The reason given in two cases was desire to serve in a city police force, and in the other two cases desire to have a better chance of advancement.

Mr. McGovern

Has the hon. Gentleman any opportunities of checking the information given about this police force, because it has been stated to me on reliable authority that recent information given to him has been incorrect?

Mr. Wedderburn

I do not see the connection between that and the hon. Gentleman's question.

Mr. McGovern

May I point out to the hon. Gentleman that information which I have received from an official source does not correspond to the answer he has given me?

Mr. Wedderburn

I think the hon. Gentleman had a question on the Paper yesterday, which was answered, referring to this matter.