§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received in the last 12 months regarding community policing levels; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 8 July 1992]: Some 20 letters about policing levels have been received from members of the public since June 1991, together with several from Members of Parliament, including the hon. Member. The allocation of resources to particular policing priorities is a matter for the chief constable concerned.