Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he will be advising police authorities in Scotland of his decision to terminate the current restrictions on police recruitment; and from 30W what date the restrictions will cease to operate.
§ Mr. RossI propose to issue a circular to police authorities this week on the relaxation of current restrictions on recruitment: it will be effective immediately.
Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total of net recruitment to Scottish police forces over the most recent 12-month period for which figures are available; and what were the comparable net figures in the previous four 12-month periods, respectively.
§ Mr. RossNet recruitment in Scottish police forces in each of the years 1964 to 1968 was as follows:
Civilians (Whole Time) Year Police Officers Traffic Wardens Clerical Technical Total net increase 1968 49 108 2 53 212 1967 51 168 39 43 301 1966 −150 86 41 30 7 1965 320 77 33 20 455 1964 123 — 26 8 157 In addition the number of police cadets increased by 114 over the 5 years.