§ Mr. Norman HoggTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the ratio of police officers to population in(a) Aberdeen, (b) Dundee, (c) Edinburgh and (d) Glasgow; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonIn the ratios set out in the table no account has been taken of police offices, for example, engaged on CID and traffic duties who have responsibilities over areas wider than those specified, and the figures do not provide a sound basis for comparing the level of policing provided in the areas concerned.
Area Ratio Aberdeen 1:433 Dundee 1:406 Edinburgh 1:343 Glasgow 1:298
§ Mr. Norman HoggTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the ratio of police officers to population in Cumbernauld, Glenrothes, Irvine, Livingston and East Kilbride.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonIn the ratios set out in the table, no account has been taken of police officers, for example, engaged on CID and traffic duties who have responsibilities over areas wider than those specified, and the figures do not provide a sound basis for comparing the level of policing provided in the areas concerned.
Area Ratio Cumbernauld 1:666 Glenrothes 1:459 Irvine 1:411 Livingston 1:668 East Kilbride 1:711