§ 61. Sir John Trainasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that the Glasgow police authority, notwithstanding the importance of adequate police reserves, have decided against the establishment of a first police reserve; whether he is aware of the reasons for this decision; and whether he proposes to take any action?
§ Mr. ColvilleThe Glasgow Corporation have informed me that it has been resolved by a majority to take no action to form a first police reserve, but have not furnished me with the grounds for this decision. I am representing to the corporation the importance of giving further urgent consideration to the matter.
§ Sir J. TrainIs my right hon. Friend aware that there is tremendous dissatisfaction among the population of Glasgow with the manner in which this subject is being handled by the corporation; and is he also aware that Dundee has a new force of 100, Edinburgh 150, Paisley 50, and Lanarkshire County 80, while nothing is being done in Glasgow?
§ Mr. ColvilleThe matter is the subject of correspondence between myself and the Corporation of Glasgow at the present time.