Question reference: S6W-24689
- Date lodged: 19 January 2024
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Current status: Answered by Angela Constance on 30 January 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many cells within police buildings have closed since the creation of Police Scotland, broken down by each of the 13 geographical policing divisions.
Answer
The Scottish Government does not hold this information. The management of custody facilities is a matter for Police Scotland. However, I will ask the Chief Constable if the service is able to provide the member with this information directly.
The level of custody facilities required on a local and divisional basis is very much a consideration within Police Scotland's Estates Strategy and the ongoing consultation around a number of properties.