§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked 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. AncramThe 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:286W
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