Written question asked by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 19 April 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 April 2016 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 25 April 2016. A substantive answer was provided by Mike Penning (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 April 2016 on behalf of the Home Office.
Police: Deployment
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to deploy British police officers to popular holiday resorts abroad as a result of the outcome of the pilot scheme in summer 2015.
- Answer
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The deployment of police resources is an operational matter for Chief Constables. However, any deployments overseas to provide advice or assistance to a foreign government must be approved by the Home Secretary under the provisions of Section 26 of the Police Act (1996). No decision has been made regarding any future deployments following last year’s pilot.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 34633
- Session
- 2015-16
- Subjects
- Deployment Police Holidays abroad
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- 2016-07-05 20:02:08 +0100
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