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Lothian and Borders police get extra funding |
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Wednesday, 19 December 2007 |
Funding for Lothian and Borders police for capital city status is to be increased by 36 per cent.
The force will receive an additional £217,000 every year from next year
in recognition of the demands of policing Edinburgh as Scotland's
capital city.
Lothian and Borders police already receive £600,000 a year in capital
city funding. Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill today announced the
decision to increase the funding following a request from the Chief
Constable of the Lothian and Borders force.
The additional funding is to cover increasing demands on the force
including policing the Scottish Parliament and ceremonial, diplomatic,
VIP and Royal protection duties.
MacAskill said: "As the vibrant, bustling capital city of a modern
country and the location for Scotland's Parliament, Edinburgh is
attracting more and more visitors, including an increasing number of
VIPs
"As a result of this, Lothian and Borders police are facing increasing
policing demands due to visits by members of the Royal family, other
VIPs, major events and the need to police the Parliament.
"The force already receives additional funding as recognition of these
requirements. However, in view of the continuing increase in visits to
the capital by the Royal family and other VIPs since 2004, I have
agreed to provide a further £217,000 a year from next year."
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