XI. On account of industrial troubles from May onwards, the work of the police has been of a very strenuous nature. The regular police were very usefully assisted by a large number of special constables, and in addition there were 853 temporary constables employed for varying periods of time. Great credit is due to the police that law and order were so well maintained without any further outside assistance.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient Servant,

A. G. FERGUSON,

Lieut.-Colonel,

His Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary

for Scotland.

May 31st, 1927.