§ Mr. MacArthurasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many recruits have joined the police forces since 1st January, 1968; how many have left; what are the latest strength and establishment; and what were were the comparable figures a year previously.
§ Mr. BuchanUp to 30th September, 718 police officers were recruited to Scottish forces and 625 officers left. The total strength at that date was 10,340 and the authorised establishment 11,186.
During the same period in 1967, 642 police officers were recruited and 602 officers left. The total strength at 30th September, 1967, was 10,232 and the authorised establishment 11,201.