§ Mr. J. Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many regular policemen have returned this year to the Glasgow police force after serving in the Armed Forces, Merchant Navy and industry; how many are still in these Services; what steps are being taken to obtain their release; and whether any recruitment of regular police has yet started.
Mr. FraserDuring 1945 123 members of the Glasgow Police Force have resumed their police service after release from the Armed Forces, the Royal Merchant Navy, and industry. Two hundred and thirty-eight have still to be released, and, under the arrangements which have been agreed2072W with the Ministers concerned it is hoped that the majority of these further releases will be completed by the end of this year. Recruitment of new personnel is now beginning and between 40 and 50 recruits will be taken on before the end of the year.