HC Deb 11 July 1958 vol 591 c58W
Mr. Callaghan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the authorised establishment, strength and actual deficiency of the police forces in Scotland at the latest convenient date.

Mr. Maclay

At 30th June, 1958, the authorised male establishment of the Scottish police forces was 8,524, the strength 8,064 and the deficiency therefore 460. For police-women the authorised establishment was 245, the strength 240 and the deficiency five.

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