SNP must support Police across Scotland

12/12/07

Margaret Smith MSP has welcomed the news that an extra £1million is to be allocated to Strathclyde Police.

The money will be given to help with the costs of dealing with the terrorist attack on Glasgow Airport earlier in this summer. The extra money will pay for staff overtime and the cost of calling on support from additional officers.

Commenting, the Mrs Smith said:

“I welcome this extra money for Strathclyde Police in acknowledgement of the outstanding work they did in dealing with the terror attack on Glasgow Airport.

“It is important that when police forces have to undertake a national role such as the response to the Glasgow terror attack, it is with full support from the Government and not coming out of the local taxpayer’s pocket.

“However, it is vital that the SNP also recognise the efforts and needs of all our hard working police forces across the country.

“Police forces across the country must have suitable funding for the requirements unique to their areas and demands.

“That is why I have called for recognition of Edinburgh’s capital city status and the large number of VIP visits and events that go on here, requiring unique police responsibilities and funding.”