§ 42. Mr. McInnesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many additional recruits are necessary to bring the police force up to the required establishment.
§ Mr. MaclayFive hundred and one at 31st March, 1958, which is just under 6 per cent. of establishment.
§ Mr. McInnesCan the Secretary of State indicate in which towns or counties there is an extreme shortage?
§ Mr. MaclayI think that Glasgow is in the most difficult position, being 314 short of the authorised male establishment, but I am glad to say that in the first quarter of this year the deficiency was reduced by 43.