§ 10. Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has considered the recent report of Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland; and what measures he proposes to take with a view to eliminating the amount of wastage among probationer constables, which the report discloses.
§ Mr. MaclayYes, Sir. Before deciding whether any additional measures are needed to deal with wastage, I propose to await the interim report of the Royal Commission on the Police, which is expected before the end of the year.
§ Mr. DempseyIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Scottish police force, which, in my opinion, is efficient and well officered, has been labouring under considerable shortages for some time? Does he realise that one of the best ways of attracting the most suitable men and women into this work is by making the remuneration much more attractive, otherwise we shall get only what we pay for?
§ Mr. MaclayAs the hon. Gentleman knows, that is one of the matters under consideration by the Royal Commission, and I must await its recommendations.