Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many crimes of violence took place in Scotland in the years 1951, 1956, 1961 and 1966, respectively; and what information he has regarding the trend in crimes of violence in 1967 to date.
§ Mr. RossCrimes of violence made known to the police in Scotland for the years 1951, 1956, 1961 and 1966 totalled 1,068, 884, 1,661 and 2,929, respectively. It would be unwise to forecast the trend in 1967 on the basis of the provisional figures so far available.
Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will convene a conference of Scottish chief constables and other persons responsible for crime prevention and detention, to discuss means of combating the increase in crimes of violence in Scotland.
§ Mr. RossChief constables, detective officers and police officers assigned to crime prevention duties throughout Scotland meet frequently and regularly to discuss these and other matters of common interest. I am satisfied that these214W arrangements for consultation are adequate at the present time.