§ Mr. Lawsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total number of police and civilian personnel employed by the City of Glasgow Police Force at the latest convenient date, and five and 10 years earlier, respectively.
§ Mr. Ross:At 31st December, 1967, the total number of police and civilian personnel (excluding cadets and domestic staff) was 3,008. Corresponding figures for 1962 and 1957 were 2,893 and 2,445, respectively.
§ Mr. Lawsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the ratio of numbers of police to total population in the city of Glasgow at the latest convenient date; and how this ratio compares with the ratios for five and 10 years previously.
§ Mr. Ross:At 31st December, 1967. the population per police officer was 374. Corresponding figures for 1962 and 1957 were 380 and 477, respectively.