Further to the answer to question S2W-1579 by Cathy Jamieson on 10 May 2005, how the figure of 125 recorded incidents of racism in 2003-04 …

Answered Asked by Christine Grahame SNP Lodged 16 May 2005

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-1579 by Cathy Jamieson on 10 May 2005, how the figure of 125 recorded incidents of racism in 2003-04 was calculated when figures produced by Grampian Police for 2004, and available in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre, show that there were 472 recorded incidents of racism.

The answer

Answered by Cathy Jamieson on 31 May 2005 · 15 days after it was lodged, on time

The figure of 125 racist incidents in Grampian in 2003-04 was provided to HM Inspectorate of Constabulary by Grampian Police. The Scottish Executive is not responsible for information provided to Parliament’s Reference Centre by third parties.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-16581 by reference.