§ Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what were the factors he took into consideration in excluding the Depute Chief Constable of Inverness County from being considered for appointment as chief constable of the county, in view of his contrary decisions in Greenock and Argyllshire; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NobleI have agreed to meet representatives of the police authority this week to discuss this matter and it would be inappropriate for me to make a statement in the meantime