DCC Speirs pointed out that it has become “really evident that, in some ways, [Police Scotland] has taken the work on the estate” as far as it can in terms of meeting climate targets.xvCriminal Justice Committee Official Report, 5 November 2025 (Col 44)
He pointed to the fact Police Scotland has “an incredibly strong fleet, a large proportion of which is made up of electric vehicles,” and that the “ambition is to continue to progress that".xvCriminal Justice Committee Official Report, 5 November 2025 (Col 44)
Fiona McQueen, Chair of the SPA set out the rationale taken for developing a budget for the years ahead, telling the Committee that “the Police Authority has two essential objectives: first, allocating funding that delivers an effective and sustainable police service for Scotland; and, secondly, continuing effective financial management through setting a balanced budget and ensuring best value".xviiCriminal Justice Committee Official Report, 5 November 2025 (Col 45)
The SPA reinforced the grave concerns expressed to the Committee by Police Scotland, saying that receiving anything short of the requested £104.9 million uplift in the resource budget would mean some reduction in policing staff would be needed.xviiiScottish Police Authority written submission
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