HC Deb 22 June 1984 vol 62 cc285-6W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will publish the average earnings of the following police ranks in Scotland in 1979 and for the latest year: constable, sergeant, inspector and chief inspector.

Mr. Ancram

The information is not readily available in the form requested and could be obtained from police authorities only at disproportionate cost. Annual rates of basic pay for the years in question are set out in the following table:

As from 1 Sept. 1979 As from 1 Sept. 1983
Rank Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
£ £ £ £
Constable 4,086 6,471 6,708 10,620
Sergeant 6,186 7,095 10,155 11,652
Inspector 7,095 8,058 11,652 13,230
Chief Inspector 8,058 8,967 13,230 14,718

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