§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his policy in relation to policing in the 'K' divisions of Strathclyde police following local government reform; if it will be possible for this police division to remain as an operational unit in the event that the new local authorities' areas dissect its boundaries; what decision-making mechanisms will determine whether the division will remain as an operational unit; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe policing of particular divisions of police forces is an operational matter for which the relevant chief constable is responsible. Decisions relating to the divisional boundaries within forces following local government reform will be a matter for chief constables and police authorities.
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§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will undertake a feasibility study into the need for an operational police station within the Gleniffer division of Strathclyde regional council; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe need for operational police stations and their locations are matters for the police authority and the chief constable to decide.