§ Mr. MacArthurasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total strength of the police force in Scotland; and how far this falls below the authorised establishment.
§ Mr. RossAt 30th April. 1966, the total strength of the police in Scotland was 9,988 men and 346 women, which was 693 men and 55 women short of authorised establishment.
§ Mr. MacArthurasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many recruits have joined the police in Scotland since 1st January, 1966; and how this compares with the equivalent period of 1965.
§ Mr. RossScottish police forces have recruited 255 men in the four months ending on 30th April. The comparable figure for 1965 was 269. The figures for women are not available.