HC Deb 08 March 1973 vol 852 c200W
Mr. James Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many police forces in Scotland are armed; how many of each weapon they have; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

Returns made to Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland show that all police forces in Scotland hold arms. The total numbers held at the end of 1972 were as follows:

Rifles 185
Pistols 165
Revolvers 243
Shotguns 27
620

It is for each chief constable, subject to the approval of his police authority, to decide how many weapons he needs.

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