§ Mr. HoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the Scottish police authorities, indicating if their manpower is up to the levels agreed with the chief constables and the police authorities, and indicating the shortfall where applicable.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 12 July 1990]: As at 31 March 1990 the information requested was as follows:
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 13 July 1990]: In the year ending 31 March 1990 a total of 48 such deaths were recorded. Information on the actual cause of death is not recorded centrally.