Whether it has any plans to reopen the security fund for places of worship, closed in 2002, in light of recent reports of places of worship…

Answered Asked by Stewart Maxwell SNP Lodged 3 Aug 2005

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has any plans to reopen the security fund for places of worship, closed in 2002, in light of recent reports of places of worship being attacked and a greater number of people being racially abused and physically assaulted.

The answer

Answered by Hugh Henry on 31 Aug 2005 · 28 days after it was lodged, on time

Nearly 60 separate awards with a total value of £1 million were made across Scotland in response to police concerns about security arrangements at places of worship following 11 September 2001. Those security improvements remain in place. Police forces across Scotland continue to concentrate considerable effort and resources, liaising with communities, to allay concerns and to identify intelligence to ensure a proactive response to these issues. All reported racist incidents are treated appropriately by the police regardless of the type or location.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-18333 by reference.