§ Mr. Gordon Campbellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what arrangements there are in Scotland for making awards to members of the public who assist in the apprehension of criminals.
104Wthe meantime I have made the following provisional estimates of supply and demand to replace those published in "Education in Scotland in 1967" (Cmnd. 3549), page 68. These forecasts relate to the overall national position and do not take account of relative shortages or surpluses in particular areas.
§ Mr. William RossThe following is the information:
§ Mr. RossPolice authorities in Scotland are by statute empowered, on the recommendation of chief constables, to make monetary awards to members of the public who substantially assist in the apprehension of criminals. In other cases letters of commendation may be sent by chief constables to the persons concerned. Medals or certificates may also be 105W awarded, for instance from the Sir James Duncan Medal Trust Fund or under certain local authority arrangements. A particularly courageous action may warrant a Commendation from Her Majesty The Queen, or a recommendation for an appropriate gallantry award.