§ Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what cut backs, if any, he has approved in the staffing strength of the police force in the Strathclyde Regional Council area; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. William RossNone as far as the regular force is concerned, though I have asked police authorities to keep the number of civilian employees to the level of those in post on 30th June 1975. I understand that the Strathclyde Police Authority is to consider a recommendation that the number of police in post on 31st March 1976 should be regarded as the ceiling for the year 1976–77.