Written question asked by William Ross (Ulster Unionist Party) on Monday, 8 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 May 2000. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 May 2000 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how many police forces in Scotland have the Crown as part of their (a) crest and (b) cap badge. - Including figures.

Answer: Mr. William Ross: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many police forces in Scotland have the Crown as part of their (a) crest and (b) cap badge. [121463] Dr. Reid: The crest of the Scottish police service incorporates the Crown. The eight Scottish police forces have a common cap badge incorporating a representation of the Scottish police service crest. Two of the eight forces (Lothian and Borders Police and Fife Constabulary) have individual crests in the form of a coat of arms granted by the Lord Lyon. Both of these also incorporate the Crown.

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