§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the average increase in crime in Scotland in each of the years from 1979 to the nearest available date.
§ Mr. AncramThe annual percentage increase in crimes recorded by the police in Scotland for each year from 1979 was as follows:
Crimes recorded by the police, Scotland Percentages Year Increase on previous year 1979 3.5 1980 5.2 1981 12.0 1982 6.6 1983* 3.0 * Provisional.