HC Deb 31 October 1996 vol 284 c231W
Mr. Mackinlay

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what records are kept which show to which masonic lodges police officers belong; and if he will make a statement. [237]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

No such records are kept by the Scottish Office.

Mr. Mackinlay

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the policy of the Central Scotland police in respect of officers being members of the masonic order. [89]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

I have no information about any such policy, which would be a matter for the chief constable.