Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the number of policemen employed in Scotland at the most recent date for which figures are available; what was the total of the authorised establishments of Scottish police forces on the same date; and if he will give the comparable figures for the same month in each of the past five years.
§ Mr. RossAt 30th September, 1967 the actual strength of all Scottish forces was 10,232 and the authorised establishment 11,201. Comparable figures for the same month in each of the past five years are:
Year Strength Establishment 1962 … … 9,607 10,081 1963 … … 9,853 10,190 1964 … … 9,993 10,718 1965 … … 10,300 11,051 1966 … … 10,244 11,131