§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the practice of police forces with respect to charging for attendance of officers at football matches; and what information he has as to the level of charges.
§ Mr. RifkindUntil recently, my right hon. Friend periodically recommended minimum charges which should be made by police authorities for the services of police officers provided to private interests, including football clubs. This practice has been discontinued, and police authorities are now free to fix charges which reflect the costs of the particular service provided. Information about current levels of charges is not available centrally.
136WLothian regional council's plan to provide a temporary community hall in the village of Elphinstone in East Lothian.
§ Mr. YoungerI am considering this and other projects to which Lothian regional council has now indicated it attaches particular priority and will give my decision as soon as possible.