How many sniffer dogs are employed by the Scottish Prison Service; where such dogs are based, and how much this service costs.

Answered Asked by Richard Lochhead SNP Lodged 20 Aug 2002

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many sniffer dogs are employed by the Scottish Prison Service; where such dogs are based, and how much this service costs.

The answer

Answered by Jim Wallace on 18 Oct 2002 · 59 days after it was lodged, 31 days after it was due

I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is as follows:Twelve dogs are based at Cornton Vale at a current annual cost of about £370,000.

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