HC Deb 23 June 1976 vol 913 cc557-8W
Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland by how much the police force is currently under established strength in Scotland; and how this position compares with that prevailing six months ago.

Mr. Harry Ewing

The strength of the Scottish police service at 31st March 1976 was 652 below the approved establishment: the corresponding figure at 30th September 1975 was 960.