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£7m bill to patch-up Scotland's ageing cop cars branded 'astonishing'

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cop car fleet has been branded “astonishing” by the union representing rank-and-file officers. Public contract records show the Scottish Police Authority has set aside the equivalent of more than £1.7million annually over the next four years to patch up vehicles – despite force chiefs vowing to cut repair costs by replacing more motors.Police Scotland defended the projected cost yesterday and said it is investing millions in its bid to be the first emergency service in the UK with a fleet of brand-new, ultra-low emission unmarked vehicles.But the Scottish Police Federation said the force is still not replacing enough of its older marked cars, previously exposed in the Daily Record for their dangers.SPF vice-chair Brian Jones said: “The.

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