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Police (Scotland) Act 1967

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33Inspectors of constabulary

(1)Her Majesty may appoint for the purposes after-mentioned such number of inspectors (hereafter in this Act referred to as " inspectors of constabulary ") as the Secretary of State with the consent of the Treasury may determine, and of the persons so appointed one may be appointed as chief inspector of constabulary.

(2)The inspectors of constabulary shall hold office during Her Majesty's pleasure and shall be paid out of moneys provided by Parliament such salaries and allowances as the Treasury may determine.

(3)It shall be the duty of the inspectors of constabulary under the direction of the Secretary of State to visit and inquire into the state and efficiency of the police forces and of the buildings and equipment used by such forces.

(4)Such of the inspectors of constabulary as may be directed in that behalf by the Secretary of State shall annually, at such times as may be so directed, submit to the Secretary of State a written report on the state and efficiency of the police forces generally, and the Secretary of State shall cause a copy of every such annual report to be laid before each House of Parliament.

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