§ Sir Robert SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what action his Department will take if police forces do not achieve targets for efficiency gains; and if he will make a statement. [80043]
§ Mr. McLeishEfficiency savings will be monitored by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary as part of their statutory inspection of each police force. Chief constables will be expected to respond in their annual reports to any comments or recommendations about efficiency savings made by HM Inspectorate in their reports to the Secretary of State on force inspections.
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.