§ Mr. Charles KennedyTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total financial support from his Department to farm watch and rural watch schemes in each of the last five years for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement. [29244]
§ Mr. McLeishThe Scottish Office has provided no financial support to farm watch or other rural watch schemes in any of the last five years. Individual police forces support farm watch and other rural watch schemes.