§ 23. Mr. GallieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he intends to meet Strathclyde regional council to discuss police manning levels in Strathclyde.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonMy right hon. Friend has no plans to do so. It is the responsibility of the council to provide the resources to enable Strathclyde police to be manned up to the establishment level authorised by the council.
§ 33. Mr. Michael J. MartinTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the average time taken for police officers at D Division of Strathclyde police to respond to emergency calls by members of the public.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe information requested is not currently available. The recording of response times to emergency calls received by Strathclyde police is being developed on the force's new command and control system.