§ Mr. W. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has yet received the report of the local inquiry held into the proposal to amalgamate the police forces of the County of Ayr and the Burghs of Ayr and Kilmarnock; or when he expects to receive it.
§ Mr. WoodburnYes. I have received a report recommending that the amalgamation scheme should be proceeded with. I have sent copies of this report to the police authorities concerned, together with a draft amalgamation scheme upon which I have invited their comments.